Four Alleged CJNG Members Arrested in Tulum During Multi-Agency Operation

Four alleged CJNG members were arrested in Tulum, Quintana Roo during a multi-agency operation on 14th Street South on March 15, 2026. Firearms, narcotics, communication radios, and tactical gear were seized. The Tulum arrests demonstrate CJNG's presence extending into Mexico's Caribbean tourist zone, where the cartel has been documented extorting local businesses and competing with Sinaloa-aligned groups for control of the lucrative tourist economy. Quintana Roo is a key money-laundering zone for CJNG through hotel and restaurant investments.