In Toluca, located in the State of Mexico, two Cuban nationals were taken into custody by local law enforcement under suspicion of involvement in street thefts and drug dealing near the Science Founders Park.
The individuals arrested have been identified as 27-year-old Wilber "N" and 23-year-old Jordan "N", according to an official statement released by Toluca's city government.
The arrest took place at the intersection of Santos Degollado and Plaza España streets in the San Miguel Apinahuisco Sur neighborhood. The Municipal Command Center operators tracked the suspects' movements in real-time using the city's surveillance camera system.
Authorities have been investigating the two young men for allegedly using a motorcycle to rob pedestrians and sell drugs in that part of Toluca.
During a search, officers discovered 10 bags containing what is believed to be marijuana, with each suspect carrying five bags in their backpack.
Wilber and Jordan were subsequently handed over to the State of Mexico's Office of the Attorney General of Justice, which is responsible for determining the legal proceedings they will face.
They were then placed under the jurisdiction of the National Institute of Migration (INM) for an assessment of their immigration status in Mexico, which will decide if deportation is warranted.
Earlier in September, a Cuban national was apprehended in Sinaloa alongside four Colombians during a raid where authorities seized nine AK-47 rifles and approximately five kilograms of suspected marijuana.
In August, another individual from Cuba was arrested in Cancún with over 100 doses of illegal substances.
Also in Cancún, Carlos Alejandro "N", aged 33, was detained a few days earlier, suspected of drug dealing and numerous thefts from businesses, pedestrians, and vehicles.
At the end of June, seven Cubans were captured in Holbox, Quintana Roo, during a police operation that led to the seizure of substances identified by authorities as marijuana, cocaine, crack, and ecstasy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cuban Nationals' Arrests in Mexico
Why were the Cuban nationals arrested in Toluca?
They were arrested due to suspicions of involvement in street thefts and drug dealing in the area.
What was found during the arrest in Toluca?
Officers found 10 bags of suspected marijuana in the possession of the two suspects.
What legal actions are being taken against the detained Cubans?
They have been referred to the State of Mexico's Attorney General's Office to determine their legal proceedings and are under review by the National Institute of Migration for their immigration status.