In a coordinated operation in Magdalena, Jalisco, federal forces arrested María del Rosario Navarro Sánchez, a suspected member of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), who is wanted by U.S. authorities on charges related to drug trafficking, arms smuggling, and money laundering.

Navarro Sánchez was apprehended at a residence in the El Llano neighborhood, where authorities also detained Moisés Navarro Orozco, another individual facing similar charges. The search of the home uncovered two firearms—one gold-plated—along with drugs and telecommunications equipment.

According to investigators, Navarro Sánchez was allegedly involved in acquiring and transporting weapons for the CJNG and orchestrated large-scale shipments of methamphetamine and fentanyl to the United States through the El Paso, Texas border crossing. Authorities estimate that the weapons she helped acquire were worth several million dollars.

She now faces charges in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, where she is accused of organizing drug deliveries, and participating in arms and human trafficking. Her arrest marks a significant blow to the CJNG, one of Mexico’s most dangerous criminal organizations.

Officials emphasized the importance of international cooperation in tackling organized crime. The Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC) reaffirmed its commitment to working with international partners to dismantle criminal networks and reduce violence.

Both Navarro Sánchez and Navarro Orozco were turned over to the Public Prosecutor’s Office, which will handle their legal proceedings. The property where they were captured is also under investigation as authorities work to identify possible accomplices.

Authorities described Navarro Sánchez’s arrest as a major step in Mexico’s broader strategy to combat drug and arms trafficking networks that impact both Mexico and the United States. They affirmed ongoing collaboration with U.S. agencies, including the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), to continue dismantling criminal groups like the CJNG.

The operation was the result of efforts coordinated among the SSPC, the National Defense Ministry (SEDENA), the Navy (SEMAR), the National Guard, and the Attorney General’s Office (FGR), with support from U.S. counterparts.