Recently, authorities in Mexico announced the arrest of a bride, identified as Nancy N., on her wedding day. She, along with her would-be husband, Clemente N. (alias “Mouse”), and six other suspects, was involved in an extortion scheme targeting chicken merchants in Toluca near Mexico City.
The group is also suspected of kidnapping four workers from a poultry shop in Toluca.
Despite the arrest of Nancy N., Clemente N. managed to evade authorities during the joint operation. Santiago N., one of the eight suspects arrested, was accused of transporting the kidnapped victims in an Explorer-type truck.
The prosecutor’s office shared photos and a video montage, featuring Nancy N. in handcuffs while still in her wedding dress, along with alleged evidence.
The suspects are believed to have ties to the La Familia Michoacana drug cartel, which was recently implicated in a drone attack in Guerrero that resulted in at least six deaths.
Key figures in the extortion scheme include Misael N. (alias “Chicken”), who allegedly controlled extortion activities in the region, and Nabor N., identified as a primary hoarder and controller of the chicken and egg trade.
Rival gangs are reportedly engaged in a conflict for extortion control in the area, escalating since July when human remains and warning notes were discovered in Toluca.
This led to the arrest of 11 members of the criminal gang “ElPecha.”
Notably, in 2023, the Mexico state prosecutor’s office reported a 3.44% decrease in extortion compared to the previous year.
Efforts to combat extortion in poultry and egg businesses have resulted in estimated losses of around $47 million for criminal groups, according to authorities.
