Mexican authorities arrested Rafael “N”, alias “R2”, a suspected leader of the “Los Rs” faction of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in an operation in Zapopan, Jalisco. The Navy said the arrest was carried out by its special operations unit, coordinated with Mexico’s security ministry after intelligence work by the National Intelligence Center and information shared by the US Drug Enforcement Administration. In the operation, 20 individuals were detained, including “R2”. Officials said the suspect is accused in connection with the homicide of former Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo and 19 other people. Manzo was shot dead on November 1 during a public Day of the Dead celebration while he was with his family. Security minister Omar Garcia Harfuch said the cell was mainly linked to extortion, drug trafficking, homicide, illegal deprivation of liberty, kidnapping and attacks against authorities, with extortion victims including business owners and avocado producers. During the raid, naval personnel came under armed attack and returned fire. The Navy reported that “R2” and one naval officer were wounded and receiving medical attention. The DEA said on social media that “R2” was wanted in the United States on federal drug trafficking and firearms charges. Mexican authorities said he also has an outstanding arrest warrant in Mexico for aggravated homicide and an arrest warrant for extradition to the US.