Overview
- Security Minister Omar García Harfuch announced the transfer of 37 detainees he described as “high impact criminals” who posed a real threat to Mexico’s security.
- Seven aircraft transported the suspects to multiple U.S. cities, including Washington, Houston, New York, San Antonio and San Diego.
- Mexican authorities said this marks the third such operation within a year, bringing the total number of transfers to 92.
- The action follows heightened pressure from the Trump administration for stronger steps against cross-border drug-smuggling networks.
- Local media reported that Ricardo Gonzalez Sauceda, known as “El Ricky” of the Cartel del Noreste, was among those transferred.