Overview
- Nicolás “N,” known as El Nico, was located in Iztapalapa and arrested on a warrant for probable participation in narcomenudeo, with sources reporting the capture on July 14 after PDI surveillance.
- After his arrest, he was transferred to Reclusorio Preventivo Varonil Norte and placed at the disposal of a judge who will decide his legal situation.
- The Fiscalía General de Justicia de la Ciudad de México says it also is investigating him for probable links to kidnapping and extortion in addition to the drug charges.
- Officials credit the Policía de Investigación with the intelligence and execution of the order and say the Secretaría de Seguridad Ciudadana provided operational support for the arrest.
- The FGJCDMX describes the capture as part of a campaign to dismantle violent cells in the eastern Valley of Mexico and says Los Tanzanios have presence in Iztapalapa, Chalco and Valle de Chalco, while reminding that the detainee is presumed innocent until proven guilty.