Mexican Authorities Rescue Eight From Secret Cartel Site in Jalisco
Security forces uncovered a hidden clinic, illegal drugs and weapons during a raid linked to a violent criminal organization, officials said.
Mexican security forces rescued eight people from a secret site operated by a violent cartel in the state of Jalisco, authorities said.
According to officials, the operation uncovered a hidden clinic along with illegal drugs and weapons at the location. Six suspected guards were arrested during the raid, authorities reported.
Details on the identities of those rescued, the specific cartel involved, and the exact location of the site within Jalisco were not immediately disclosed by officials.
Jalisco has been a stronghold for organized crime groups, including the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, one of Mexico's most powerful criminal organizations, according to previous reporting on the region's security situation.
Mexican authorities have periodically carried out raids targeting cartel infrastructure, including hideouts, training camps and detention sites, as part of broader efforts to combat organized crime and rescue victims of abduction or forced labor.
Further information regarding the investigation, the condition of those rescued, and potential charges against the detained suspects was not immediately available.
Sources
- Mexican authorities rescue eight from violent cartel’s secret site — Al Jazeera — All
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