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Yucatan car salesman wanted for murder and extortion in Cancun captured

Cancun, Q.R. — A Yucatan native wanted in Quintana Roo for murder and extortion has been captured. On Tuesday, the Secretariat of Public Security (SSP) of Yucatan announced the arrest of 35 year old Uriel Alonzo P. K.

“EL Gemelo” arrested in Yucatan, accused of extortion and murder in Quintana Roo, the SSP of Yucatan reported Tuesday.

According to the SSP, Uriel Alonzo P. K., who goes by the alias El Gemelo, was wanted for high-impact crimes such as extortion and qualified homicide committed in the state of Quintana Roo.

In a statement, they reported “Uriel Alonzo P. K., alias “El Gemelo”, 35 years old, was arrested Tuesday in Yucatan. The arrest was carried out by investigative agents of the Secretariat of Public Security (SSP) and ministerial agents of the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) in collaboration with homologous authorities of Quintana Roo.

“This individual is related to a criminal group that operates in that state and faces complaints from merchants and tourist service providers of Playa Mujeres in Cancun, for extortion, intimidation and injuries.

“Among the complainants are masseurs, tourist guides and street vendors who are required to pay between 6,000 and 9,000 pesos per week that must be deposited in different bank accounts.

“Uriel Alonzo P. K. is also charged with aggravated homicide and attempted aggravated homicide in Quintana Roo. The detainee is originally from Mérida, Yucatán, and sells cars by trade.”