Riviera Maya, Q.R. — Authorities in the neighboring state of Yucatan have captured a man wanted in Quintana Roo. On Monday, the Secretariat of Public Security (SSP) reported on the arrest of Jacobo “N” who was wanted for drug dealing and organized crime.
According to SSP Yucatan, his arrest was made Sunday in the city of Merida based on an anonymous tip. Jacobo “N” is considered a priority target in the state of Quintana Roo.
“Agents of the Secretariat of Public Security (SSP) arrested an individual Sunday in Merida for possession of natural and synthetic drugs. The man, identified as Jacobo “N”, was wanted in the state of Quintana Roo for crimes similar to drug dealing and organized crime as a member of a criminal organization in that state,” they reported on Monday.
“This individual, considered a priority target by Quintana Roo authorities for his role in generating violence, has several open investigations against him,” the agency said.
His location and capture in Yucatan stemmed from an anonymous tip about suspicious activity at a property in the municipality of Dzilam González of Merida.
“Reports to the 089 emergency number indicated that apparently armed men were arriving at the address in luxury cars,” the SSP said.
Based on this information, agents from the Secretariat of Public Security (SSP), in coordination with the State Attorney General (FGE), initiated surveillance, investigation and intelligence operations that resulted in the probable involvement of Jacobo “N” in criminal activities and his legal status in Quintana Roo.
“On Sunday, the individual was arrested in Merida after being found in possession of cannabis and crystal meth in a school-type backpack. He was turned over to the Public Prosecutor’s Office for the corresponding legal proceedings,” they said.
Quintana Roo authorities have not reported on the arrest of Jacobo “N” or his return to the state to face charges.
