Cancun, Q.R. — A suspect considered a high-priority target wanted in the U.S. has been recaptured in Cancun. The arrest of Remigio “N” took place last week, however, it was not until this week that local authorities provided any information.
In a statement, the Secretariat of the Navy, who were part of the recapture operation, confirmed the rearrest of Remigio “N” in the city of Cancun last week. Remigio “N” was wanted in the U.S. and scheduled for extradition earlier this year, however, he was arrested April 2 while driving in a residential subdivision of Cancun.
During his April arrest, another man was also taken into custody and the pickup they were driving, seized. In their statement, authorities said Remigio “N” is an operational and financial coordinator of a criminal group.
He had an extradition order to the United States for trafficking in persons, drugs and international smuggling, they reported.
“As a result of intelligence and investigative work to monitor criminal organizations, officers located a subject wanted by U.S. authorities.
“With the information obtained, supervisory tours were carried out in the Residencial Arbolada subdivision of Cancun where security agents detained two people and, after carrying out a security inspection, 38 doses of marijuana and a gray truck were seized.
“After verifying his identity, Remigio “N” was transferred by air to Mexico City to continue with the extradition process.”
Police did not provide information as to how Remigio “N” was living freely in Cancun after an extradition order was issued for his transfer to the U.S. earlier this year.
In a brief note April 3, the SSC (Secretary of Citizen Security) of Quintana Roo said at the time of his arrest “in an inter-agency operation, Remigio “N” was arrested. He is accused of organized crime and aggravated human trafficking and was handed over directly to Interpol.
“The arrest took place in the municipality of Benito Juárez where he was located. This individual was wanted by the United States government and had an extradition order issued by a district judge of the Federal Criminal Justice Center in Mexico City, located at the North Prison.”
Remigio “N” was arrested earlier this year in the state of Quintana Roo for illegal drug and firearm possession. He was transferred to Mexico City for his extradition to the U.S., however, he was located living in Cancun last week.
In their statement, authorities did not comment on how he became to live in Cancun after his arrest and ordered extradition. Remigio Valdez Lao, alias Milo, is the alleged operational coordinator of the Cuban-American Mafia.
