On 2 November 2026, officers of Puebla’s public-security secretariat with the Navy and the state prosecutor’s office detained three men in the Unidad Antorchista neighbourhood of the city of Puebla.[1] The detained men were identified as Carlos N., aged 30, Ivan N., known as El Tartas, aged 28, and Francisco N., aged 27.[1] Investigators alleged that the three coordinated drug distribution, located properties to use as meeting points and took part in violent acts.[1] Two of the detained men have criminal records for health, firearms and property offences.[1]
Officers seized more than 280 packets containing substances resembling methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin and marijuana.[1] Officers seized more than 280 packets containing substances resembling methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin and marijuana.[2] They also seized a firearm, two magazines, 39 usable cartridges and a vehicle with Guerrero plates.[1] They also seized a firearm, two magazines, 39 usable cartridges and a vehicle with Guerrero plates.[2]
Authorities described the three as alleged operational members of a CJNG-linked criminal cell working in the state capital.[2] The three men were placed at the disposal of the competent authorities for investigation of their alleged responsibility.[1]
