**Key Arrest in CDMX Unveils Shocking Operations at Izaguirre Ranch**
In a recent crackdown, Mexico’s federal authorities announced the arrest of José Gregorio ‘N’, known as ‘El Lastra’, in Mexico City. He was responsible for the operations of Izaguirre Ranch, located in the community of La Estanzuela in Teuchitlán municipality. This site allegedly served as a training camp and clandestine crematorium for the notorious CJNG cartel.
The arrest was revealed on March 24, 2025, by Omar Hamid GarcÃa Harfuch, head of the Federal Security and Citizen Protection Secretariat (SSPC). According to GarcÃa Harfuch, ‘El Lastra’ admitted to the gruesome acts of torturing and killing individuals who resisted recruitment into the cartel.
Individuals recruited by ‘El Lastra’ faced brutal conditions; they were stripped of personal belongings, dressed in tactical gear, and deprived of communication for a month during training. Those who attempted escape reportedly faced severe punishment or death.
The dramatic arrest, conducted with assistance from the Mexican Army, also led to the capture of Abril Dianeh ‘N’, who allegedly managed the recruitment of kidnapped women. Seized nearby on the Mexico-Toluca highway, both individuals were found with military-grade weapons and drugs.
Authorities have disabled 39 social media pages associated with recruitment activities and made 49 related arrests since September 2024. Past reports indicate that ‘El Lastra’ once went missing in 2020, only to emerge as a key figure within the cartel’s recruitment operations.
Federal security agencies lauded the arrest as a significant step in their broader strategy to combat organized crime and restore peace across Mexico.
**Further Developments in the CJNG Operations**
Following the capture of José Gregorio ‘N’ and his associates, intensified investigations have led to the arrest of former municipal police officers in Tala linked to criminal activities at the ranch. These individuals are accused of facilitating the kidnapping and transfer of victims to the criminal group, coinciding with operations to dismantle the ranch last year.
This series of arrests underscores the infiltration of criminal elements within local law enforcement and highlights the continued efforts of Mexico’s national security forces to uproot organized crime entities.
This operation reflects a commitment to disrupting the structures of violent crime organizations and underscores the extensive coordination between military, federal, and intelligence agencies in Mexico.
As further revelations of the CJNG’s operations come to light, authorities remain vigilant in their pursuit of justice and ongoing protection of Mexican citizens from cartel violence.
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