CJNG operator ‘R2’ and 19 others arrested following shootout with Mexican Navy in Guadalajara

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Mexican authorities arrested Rafael Álvarez Ayala, known as “R2,” and 19 others after a shootout with the Mexican Navy in Guadalajara. Intelligence from Mexico’s National Intelligence Center and information shared by the U.S. DEA helped locate the alleged CJNG cell leader.

🇲🇽 Location: Guadalajara — Sources: 1 — First seen: — Last seen:
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Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG)

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Mexican navy

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National Intelligence Center

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Rafael Álvarez Ayala

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U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

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Guadalajara

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