Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Mexican federal forces arrested Antonio Guadalupe "N," known as "El Lexus," an alleged member of the Gulf Cartel, in Tamaulipas, along the U.S. border, authorities said Thursday. The operation resulted in eight additional arrests.
Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch announced the capture on X and said authorities seized .50-caliber Barrett rifles, rocket launchers and grenades, as well as vehicles and tactical equipment.
El Ejército Mexicano (Fuerzas Especiales), Guardia Nacional y Fuerza Aérea Mexicana @Defensamx1 realizaron un operativo en el Ejido Sandoval, Heroica Matamoros, Tamps., logrando la detención de Antonio Guadalupe "N", y 8 personas más integrantes del Cártel del Golfo Es... pic.twitter.com/CVVmCgaEno— Omar H Garcia Harfuch (@OHarfuch) February 27, 2026
Mexico's Security Cabinet said "El Lexus" was detained Feb. 26 during a joint operation involving Army special forces, the National Guard and the Air Force. Eight other members of the "Operativa Ranger" cell were arrested alongside him.
Resultado de trabajos de inteligencia, en Matamoros, Tamaulipas, elementos de @Defensamx1, @GN_MEXICO_ y @FGRMexico detuvieron a Antonio Guadalupe "N", alias "Lexus", identificado como líder de una célula delictiva de la facción "Ciclones" del Cártel del Golfo.
