Puerto Rican Human Trafficker Nabbed in TJ
An alleged human trafficker who is originally from Puerto Rico was arrested in Tijuana on Friday, August 10th. Rafael Antonio Vélez Vargas, the alleged 41 year old human trafficker, was initially stopped for suspicious activity. State authorities displayed the suspect …
Three U.S. Gang Members Picked Up in Mexicali
A group of alleged United States gang members were arrested in Mexicali on Tuesday evening, August 7th. The municipal police spotted three suspicious men speeding in a vehicle, which led to the arrests. The men had no weapons or drugs …
Border Environmental Pact Signed
An environmental program between the United States and Mexico was signed into agreement between representatives of both nations in Tijuana today, August 8th. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website, the U.S.-Mexico Environmental Program (Border 2012) will …
Two U.S. Fugitives Arrested in Baja
La Policía Estatal Preventiva (PEP or The State Preventive Police) arrested two men wanted in the United States on various charges over the weekend. The arrests occurred separately in Playas de Rosarito and Tijuana. The two alleged criminals are not …
Tijuana Narco-Tunnels Belonged to El Chapo
The unfinished tunnels recently found in Tijuana, which were intended to smuggle narcotics, allegedly belonged to El Chapo and the Sinaloa Cartel. Alfonso Duarte Mujica, the commander of the Second Region Military, stated that Army intelligence was able to successfully …
El Mono Arrested in the Zona Norte
Another high ranking Arellano-Félix Organization member was arrested this week in Tijuana by federal authorities. Luis Manuel “El Mono” Toscano Rodríguez was arrested on Tuesday, June 3rd, however authorities only recently confirmed the arrest on Saturday. El Mono was apprehended …