Feb 16 • 13:16 UTC 🇲🇽 Mexico Milenio (ES)

Two men fall in Culiacán with rifles and 2,000 pills of presumed fentanyl; linked to La Nicholette's kidnapping

Two men were arrested in Culiacán with rifles and a large quantity of presumed fentanyl pills, connected to an ongoing kidnapping investigation.

In Culiacán, a tip-off led to a police operation in the Los Ángeles area, resulting in the arrest of two individuals, one of whom is a minor, along with the seizure of long firearms, ammunition, and 2,000 presumed fentanyl pills. The operation was coordinated by various security forces, including the Sinaloa State Preventive Police, Mexican Army, National Guard, Ministry of Navy, and federal and state attorney's offices. The authorities acted on an anonymous report, which indicated the presence of armed civilians at a specific location. Upon arrival, law enforcement personnel witnessed an armed man attempting to hide in a residence. They successfully apprehended him after a pursuit, demonstrating the ongoing efforts by security forces to tackle armed violence and drug trafficking issues in the region. This incident highlights the challenges the authorities face with rampant drug-related crime in Sinaloa, a state notorious for its connection to powerful drug cartels. The arrest may provide insight into local gang activities, particularly regarding kidnapping operations, underlining the urgent need for continued law enforcement action against organized crime.

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