Federal security forces arrested a suspect identified as Ignacio “N,” widely known as Nacho Cachondo, following a high-speed highway chase and a subsequent raid in Jáltipan de Morelos that uncovered an arsenal of long guns and hundreds of rounds of ammunition, local reporting published by NOTIVER established. The operation unfolded after law enforcement intercepted an armed robbery targeting a heavily loaded freight truck along the Trans-Isthmian highway.
Highway Chase and Collision on the Jáltipan-Acayucan Route
The sequence of events began when emergency operators at the 911 dispatch center received urgent reports regarding an armed assault on a commercial tractormotor in transit. State police officers attached to the Secretariat of Public Security (SSP), backed by federal forces, immediately deployed to the Jáltipan-Acayucan corridor. Authorities spotted the suspects traveling in a white pickup truck. The vehicle crashed during the ensuing pursuit, enabling officers to capture one of the alleged assailants at the scene.
Execution of Outstanding Arrest Warrant for Kidnapping
Upon taking the suspect into custody, law enforcement authorities confirmed that Ignacio “N,” alias Nacho Cachondo, was wanted on an active arrest warrant for kidnapping dating back to 2025. Police completed the formal execution of that warrant immediately following his detention at the crash site. The suspect was subsequently transferred into the custody of the jurisdictional court to face pending judicial proceedings.
Seizure of Seven Assault Rifles and 600 Cartridges in Jáltipan
Information gathered during the preliminary investigation directed federal and state officers to a residential property located in the center of Jáltipan de Morelos. During a targeted search of the premises, investigators seized seven long guns, including high-powered assault rifles and submachine guns, alongside approximately 600 useful cartridges. Law enforcement officials stated that the location functioned as a safe house for the criminal cell. The property remains secured and under the authority of the regional state prosecutor’s office.
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