Mexico arrests alleged CJNG faction leader and 19 others

World · First reported 9 Nov, 04:21 · Updated 05:13

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Mexican authorities arrested Rafael Alvarez, known as R2, in an operation involving intelligence shared by the US Drug Enforcement Administration. He is accused of leading a CJNG faction and being linked to homicide, drug trafficking and extortion; reports say he was wounded during the operation.

Authorities arrested Rafael Alvarez, known as R2, and 19 others in an operation aided by information from the US DEA.
R2 is accused of leading a CJNG faction linked to homicide, drug trafficking and extortion, including of avocado-industry businesses.
Reports say R2 was wounded in a shootout during the operation; the arrest is also linked to the investigation into the killing of former Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo.

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Key facts

Arrested suspect: Rafael Alvarez, known as R2.
Additional people arrested: 19.
Operation location and date: Zapopan, Jalisco; November 8, according to the right-side report.
Reported assistance: Information shared by the US DEA.