Fifteen of the 19 men arrested alongside Rafael Álvarez Ayala—known by the alias “R2”—were released following a hearing that lasted throughout the early hours of Thursday, November 12, at the Puente Grande prison in Jalisco.
According to reports, the judge ruled that these fifteen men may continue their legal proceedings while at liberty. Among those released are members of the musical group “Los Arras,” as well as staff and patrons who were at the Sabea restaurant in Guadalajara when personnel from the Secretariat of the Navy (Semar) carried out the operation to capture the criminal leader.
Infobae México reached out to Jalisco authorities for the identities of the men who remain in pretrial detention, but received no response.
However, N+ reported that the individuals remaining in custody are Fernando Omar “N,” Luis Felipe “N,” Uriel Rodrigo “N,” Óscar “N,” and Rogelio “N.” They have been charged with offenses including the illegal carrying of firearms, possession of ammunition belonging to the Armed Forces, and drug dealing. Consequently, they will remain at the Puente Grande prison.
