An intense police mobilization took place on the night of Friday, May 29, in the municipality of Tijuana, Baja California, following the discovery of a narco-banner displayed on a pedestrian bridge over the Vía Rápida Poniente. The message—signed by a criminal organization styling itself “La Maña”—issues severe death threats against high-ranking officers of the State Citizen Security Force (FESC) and against the regional Mexican music singer Eduin Caz, the lead vocalist of the band Grupo Firme.
The moment the banner was hung was captured in a video that circulated on social media, showing a vehicle passing beneath the pedestrian structure while the material was being secured. The act was allegedly carried out by an armed commando unit.
According to the text printed on the banner, the threats serve as direct retaliation for the theft of 180 kilograms of cocaine, which occurred on October 4, 2025, inside a residence located on California Street in the Ojo de Agua neighborhood.
At the time, investigations into the case revealed that the owners of the drugs were attempting to traffic the shipment into the United States “independently”—that is, without paying the protection fees typically demanded by the cartels that hold hegemonic control over the Baja California border region. However, surveillance cameras captured the moment a white Kia sedan and three white pickup trucks—allegedly crewed by members of the FESC (State Security Force)—stormed the property to seize the illicit substance; this incident subsequently led to the suspension of 14 state agents. (Politics in Mexico)
The message, posted on Friday, directly accuses commanders within the state forces of providing protection to those involved in the drug theft and of reinstating them into the ranks of the agency:
“This message is for certain drug traffickers within the FESC—people loyal to ‘La Rana’ and associates of ‘Flubers.’ Alzaga 03: you gave shelter to the thieves who stole the 180 kilos of cocaine last year, so you will be held accountable. You reinstated them into the force. You keep your associate, Cristian Orozco, on your security detail because you are just as filthy as he is. We are going to execute them while they are still in uniform, Alzaga.”
Subsequently, the text lists a number of agents and commanders who are under threat, including Cristian Orozco, Osuna Marcelo, Jorge Gaynor, Susana Zavala, and Alejandro Peralta.
After listing the police personnel, the criminal organization directed a specific paragraph at the singer Eduin Caz, warning him not to intervene on behalf of the aforementioned officers:
“And you, Eduin Caz: stick to your music and stop advocating for that thief Orozco, or we will execute you as well. Signed: La Maña.”
This incident is not the first high-profile threat directed at the musical group in this border city. Last year, Grupo Firme was forced to cancel a performance scheduled for March 1st at the Mazatlán Carnival after an intimidating message was discovered in the La Gloria neighborhood of Tijuana. On that occasion, the text warned: “Grupo Firme: if you perform at the Mazatlán Carnival, we will kill you all. Remember, you live in Tijuana.” The discovery sparked panic among the musicians and the technical crew, as the criminals had left a severed human head alongside the banner.
Ministerial authorities from the Baja California Attorney General’s Office are currently analyzing video footage from the pedestrian bridge, as well as the case file regarding the irregular drug seizure that took place in 2025, in order to assess the risk level facing the individuals involved and to formally open the corresponding criminal investigation.
Still smarting over the loss of 180 kg of cocaine in Tijuana, a narco-banner threatens Grupo Firme frontman Eduin Caz for meddling in cartel affairs.
An intense police mobilization took place on the night of Friday, May 29, in the municipality of Tijuana, Baja California, following the discovery of a narco-banner displayed on a pedestrian bridge spanning the Vía Rápida Poniente. The message—signed by a criminal organization styling itself “La Maña”—issues severe death threats against high-ranking officers of the State Citizen Security Force (FESC) and against the regional Mexican music singer Eduin Caz, the lead vocalist of the band Grupo Firme.
The moment the banner was hung was captured in a video that circulated on social media, showing a vehicle passing beneath the pedestrian structure while the material was being secured. The act was allegedly carried out by an armed commando unit.
According to the text printed on the banner, the threats serve as direct retaliation for the theft of 180 kilograms of cocaine, which occurred on October 4, 2025, inside a residence located on California Street in the Ojo de Agua neighborhood.
