In a joint operation carried out by the Secretariat of Citizen Security, the Attorney General's Office, the National Guard and the Secretariats of the Navy and National Defense, the arrest of three individuals belonging to the criminal group was achieved. known as “Los Arroyo”. The gang was involved in illicit activities that included drug dealing and the manufacture and distribution of fake currency, mainly from denomination of 500 pesos.
The arrest was confirmed by the Secretary of Citizen Security, Pablo Vázquez Camacho, who in a press conference detailed that the operation was carried out in the CTM Aztacoalco neighborhood, in Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City, where an arrest warrant was executed. search
During the operation, several significant items were seized, including 100 bags containing a white powder similar to cocaine, as well as 42 letter-size sheets of banknote prints of 500 pesos, four possibly counterfeit bills and a package containing 500 sheets of paper money.
In addition to these elements, the authorities seized seven plastic cards used to falsify credentials and a peculiar specimen: a spider monkey. The latter was transferred to the Animal Surveillance Brigade for evaluation and will later be taken to the Federal Environmental Protection Agency.
During the search, two altars dedicated to Santa Muerte and one with images, paintings and ceramic pieces possibly related to Santeria practices were also discovered.
The investigations revealed that the brothers “AA”, “J” and “O” Arroyo carried out the process of printing and cutting the fake bills by hand using cutters and school rules. Later, they distributed the bills in markets on wheels, flea markets and semi-fixed stalls.
The detained persons were placed at the disposal of the corresponding Public Ministry agent, along with the evidence secured, to determine their legal situation and carry out the pertinent procedures.
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