Diego ‘N’, the mayor of Tequila, Jalisco, was arrested at approximately 3:49 AM on February 5, by members of the Mexican Navy's Special Forces while he was asleep in his home. The operation was conducted by 42 federal agents who entered the property under judicial orders to arrest the mayor according to official reports. The swift action by law enforcement left the mayor no opportunity to resist his capture.

The arrest took place at a residence located on 5 de Mayo Street, in the Miguel de la Madrid colony, where federal agents were executing various search warrants issued by a judge. According to the account of the raid, when the agents reached the second floor of the house, they found Diego ‘N’ in his main bedroom, who likely awoke to the sounds of the operation but made no attempt to oppose arrest. Reports indicate that a collaborator with the mayor even threatened the law enforcement officers with a firearm during the incident.

This high-profile arrest is indicative of ongoing efforts by Mexican authorities to combat corruption and organized crime at local governmental levels. The circumstances surrounding Diego ‘N’s capture raise questions about his potential involvement in illicit activities, and as investigations unfold, they could have significant implications for local governance in Jalisco, a state that has witnessed considerable violence and lawlessness related to drug trafficking and organized crime.