Raids
Raid in El Álamo, Sinaloa kills 11 cartel suspects; Harfuch explains release of Mónica Zambada Niebla
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Federal forces raided properties linked to the Sinaloa Cartel's 'La Mayiza' cell in El Álamo, Sinaloa, on March 19, 2026, killing 11 presumed criminals, seizing weapons and vehicles, and arresting one suspect. Mónica Zambada Niebla, daughter of cartel leader 'El Mayo' Zambada, was briefly detained with a minor and released due to no judicial warrants in Mexico or the U.S., despite prior OFAC sanctions. Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch detailed the operation and release during President Claudia Sheinbaum's briefing on March 20.
Mexico City's Secretariat of Citizen Security conducted six raids on homes across several boroughs, detaining six people and seizing various drug doses. The operation, prompted by citizen complaints, involved multiple federal and local agencies. The properties were sealed under police custody.
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Income tax officials conducted raids on the premises of Bahujan Samaj Party MLA Umashankar Singh across Uttar Pradesh, recovering ₹11 crore in cash along with jewellery and luxury watches. The operation targeted over 30 locations linked to the MLA and his associates, following audit findings on illegal mining. Singh, who is receiving treatment for blood cancer, was not directly involved in the searches due to his medical isolation.