### Primary Article
**Suspect Known as ‘El Gusano’ Arrested for Involvement in Shots Bar Case and Attack on FESC Chief**
A suspect linked to the disappearance of young people at the well-known Shots bar has been apprehended by the State Security Force (FESC) near the border between Mexicali and San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora.
Kevin Beltrán Rocha, known as ‘El Gusano,’ 24, was arrested on Thursday afternoon, September 12, during a targeted operation by FESC authorities. According to state authorities, Rocha was detained in possession of firearms alongside his bodyguard, Christian Uriel Alarcón Rodríguez, 27.
While specific details about the capture remain sparse, it was revealed that Rocha will be handed over to federal authorities to face charges. A background check confirmed there was an active warrant for his arrest related to forcible disappearance associated with several cases from 2022 and 2023 at the Shots bar. The bar had been set on fire in April 2023 amid protests against government indifference towards multiple disappearance cases in the nightclub district.
Rocha is also suspected of being involved in an attack on FESC Chief Agustín Jaime Brambila, which took place last Wednesday in Ejido Oviedo Mota Reacomodo. Injured agents were hospitalized but have since recovered.
Both detainees are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a judge, as per Article 13 of the CNP.
### Secondary Article
**Background: Violence and Crime in Baja California**
The recent arrest of Kevin Beltrán Rocha casts a spotlight on ongoing security issues in Baja California. In recent months, local authorities have faced significant challenges addressing organized crime and violence.
**Increased Security Measures**
In response to rising crime, the State Security Commission recently took control of the municipal police in the Mexicali valley, involving 165 officers in the restructuring process. This change aimed to enhance coordinated efforts against criminal activities.
**High-Profile Arrests**
Several high-profile arrests have been made. On September 9, Jose Baldomero Fernandez Beltran, an operator for La Chapiza, was taken into custody in Mexicali. Additionally, organized crime group Los Rusos publicly threatened the Secretary of Security through banners on September 7, underscoring the tension in the region.
**National and International Concerns**
The Mexican government continues to grapple with complex, organized crime networks. In a more extensive context, U.S. authorities issued a violence alert for Sinaloa, emphasizing the far-reaching implications of narco-related activities.
**Political Repercussions**
Former President Donald Trump recently expressed his reluctance to debate against Vice President Kamala Harris, a move perceived as influenced by the current political climate and ongoing issues, including those related to security and law enforcement.
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