Mexico arrests alleged Jalisco cartel faction leader

Crime · First reported 9 Nov, 00:48 · Updated 01:25

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Mexican authorities said they arrested an alleged leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel’s “Los Rs” faction in an operation in Jalisco aided by US DEA intelligence. One report says 19 other people were also captured and that the suspect was wounded during a shootout.

Authorities said Rafael Alvarez, alleged head of the cartel’s “Los Rs” cell, was arrested in Zapopan, in the Guadalajara metropolitan area, with intelligence shared by the US DEA.
Mexico’s security minister said Alvarez was wounded in a shootout and was receiving medical care; authorities also captured 19 other people.
The minister said Alvarez had a Mexican arrest warrant for aggravated homicide and another warrant seeking his extradition to the United States.

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Key facts

Suspect: Rafael Alvarez, also known as “R2,” is described as an alleged leader of the “Los Rs” cell.
Arrest location: Zapopan, in the Guadalajara metropolitan area, Jalisco.
Operation: Authorities said the operation was aided by intelligence shared by the US DEA.
Other arrests: One report says 19 other people were captured.
Warrants: Mexico’s security minister said Alvarez had an outstanding warrant for aggravated homicide and another seeking extradition to the US.