### Human Head Discovered in Hipódromo Neighborhood; Suspect Detained
A gruesome discovery was made in the Hipódromo neighborhood of Tijuana on the night of Tuesday, February 18. Authorities found a severed human head along with a threatening message, near a supermarket on Agua Caliente Boulevard and Tapachula Street.
At approximately 10:20 PM, a call to the emergency hotline reported the human remains. Responding officers from the Tijuana Municipal Police confirmed that the head belonged to a male victim. Beside it was a white card inscribed with a threatening note, allegedly directed towards certain police officers.
Unofficially, the message reportedly stated: “You have 24 hours to return the 200 kilos of cocaine you stole, dirty thief cops Hugo Cesar Obeso Rubio, Eva Sugey Alvarez Serrano under the command of Emanuel Perasa Martin… This is how you’ll end up. Signed, ‘La Mera Verga’.”
Witnesses described the suspect as wearing a black jacket, a plaid shirt, and jeans, carrying a backpack. A man matching these characteristics was apprehended by law enforcement during their search.
In another act of violence on Wednesday, February 19, a woman was shot and killed while with her young daughter in a parked taxi on Rosarito-Tijuana Scenic Road in the San Marino subdivision. The victim, identified as 35-year-old Rocío Liliana Camez Núñez from Sinaloa, was attacked around 8:30 AM. The assailant, a man dressed in dark clothing with a hood, fled toward the Malibu neighborhood.
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### In Other News:
The area continues to experience a surge in violent incidents, highlighting the ongoing security challenges faced by local authorities. On the same day, a large sinkhole formed on Vía Rápida Oriente, causing significant traffic disruptions. Meanwhile, prominent public figures, such as Sheinbaum, have voiced concerns over potential U.S. interventions in tackling cartel violence, with recent remarks from Musk suggesting that drone technology could be employed in response.
On a related note, the death of “Juan Pistolas,” a former head of gunmen for a major cartel and an associate of “El Mencho,” occurred in prison, sparking discussions on the impact of leadership voids within organized crime groups. Additionally, political controversies continue as electoral authorities denied the use of the moniker “Ministra del Pueblo” for judicial election processes.
These recent events reflect the complex socio-political landscape in Tijuana, where issues of crime, infrastructure, and governance intersect daily. For further updates and in-depth coverage, stay tuned to TJGringo.com.