Puebla, Mexico — September Authorities in Puebla have arrested two people during a security operation targeting an alleged criminal group in San Pablo Xochimehuacan, as state officials continue efforts to dismantle local crime networks.

The operation was carried out during the early hours of September 7 against a group locally identified as “Los Millonarios.” Puebla’s Public Security Secretary Francisco Sánchez González confirmed the operation and said two individuals believed to be connected with the group were detained.

The arrests form part of a broader security campaign in Puebla aimed at identifying criminal organizations and disrupting their activities. Investigators are examining the alleged role of the detained individuals and whether they are connected to other crimes in the area.

The operation comes as authorities intensify investigations into organized criminal structures operating across the state. On the same day, federal and state forces carried out a much larger operation in Esperanza, where nine people—including the municipal mayor—were detained in an investigation involving alleged cargo theft, extortion and kidnapping.

Puebla authorities have increasingly focused on criminal groups involved in crimes affecting residents, businesses and transportation routes. Officials say intelligence-led operations are being used to identify suspects and gather evidence before taking enforcement action.

Details about the two people arrested in Xochimehuacan, including their identities and the specific charges they may face, have not all been publicly disclosed. Authorities are expected to continue investigating their alleged connections and activities.

The latest arrests underscore the continuing security challenges faced by Puebla, where authorities are simultaneously pursuing several investigations involving alleged organized crime.

The suspects remain subject to the judicial process, and any allegations against them must be established in court.

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities may release additional information as the legal proceedings develop.