“The SS”, alleged leader of the Beltrán Leyva, falls in Tijuana

According to the SSPC, Saúl “N”, alleged leader of a cell linked to the Beltrán Leyva Cartel, was responsible for the transfer of drugs across the Mexico-US border.

Mexico City, October 31 (However).- Federal authorities detained in Tijuana, Baja Californiaa Saul “N”, aka “He SS“, identified as the alleged leader of a cell of the Beltrán Leyva Cartelreported this Friday the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC).

The agency reported in a statement that during the operational Another subject identified as the escort chief by “El SS”.

According to the SSPC, Saúl “N” is in charge of directing operations for the transfer of drugs across the border between Mexico and the United States.

Result of intelligence work, elements of @Defensamx1in coordination with the Security Cabinet, arrested in Tijuana, Baja California, Saúl “N”, alias “SS”, head of a criminal cell of “Los Beltrán Leyva”, who is related to drug trafficking… pic.twitter.com/rWDHZ4U20e

— Mexican Security Cabinet (@GabSeguridadMX) October 31, 2025

Thanks to the investigative work carried out by the authorities, it was possible to identify the address where Saúl “N” was hiding, located in the city of Tijuana, Baja California, so operations in the area were reinforced.

As a result of these actions, security agents managed to identify the alleged leader of the Beltrán Leyva Cartel, so after confirming his identity he was arrested along with another man who was escorting him.

In addition, the uniformed officers seized several firearms, doses of drugs, cell phones and the property where the alleged criminals were being held.

In #BajaCaliforniathey arrest the leader of a criminal cell linked to drug trafficking. pic.twitter.com/VZtlBkEMjt

— Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (@SSPCMexico) October 31, 2025

After being arrested, the subjects were placed at the disposal of the corresponding Public Ministry agent, so that their legal situation could be defined and the investigations could continue.

Elements from the Secretariat of National Defense (Defense), Secretariat of the Navy (Semar), Attorney General’s Office (FGR), National Guard (GN) and SSPC participated in the operation that led to the arrest of Saúl “N”, alleged leader of the Beltrán Leyva Cartel.