MEXICO.- The Secretary of Security, Omar García Harfuchreported this Thursday that They arrested a subject identified as Zhi Dong “N”of Chinese nationality, who would be related to the drug trafficking and money laundering.
Zhi Dong Zhang has a arrest warrant for drug trafficking and money launderingissued by Atlanta authorities, Georgiain the United States.
“With this arrest, millions of doses of drugs and financial resources for criminal structures are prevented from reaching the streets,” added Omar García Harfuch.
The citizen of Chinese origin is accused of being allegedly responsible for the export, transportation and distribution of more than a thousand kilograms of cocaine. In addition, 1,800 kg. of fentanyl and more than 600 kg. of methamphetamines. Likewise, it is known that he has illicitly operated more than 150 million dollars annually in drug profits.
In an action coordinated by @SSPCMexico, @FGRMexico, @SEDENAmx, @SEMAR_mx and National Intelligence Center arrested a foreign person related to drug trafficking and money laundering; He has an arrest warrant in the US.
With this arrest, it prevents… pic.twitter.com/tRSc0CQrE5— Omar H Garcia Harfuch (@OHarfuch) October 31, 2024
The detainee used several pseudonyms such as: “Li Gong Sun Chang”, “Ku Li Hernandez”, “Summor Ownor”, “Brother Wang”, “BW”, “Pancho” and “Hehe”.
The arrest occurred as a result of a coordinated operation between the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), the Secretary of the Navy (Semar), the Secretary of National Defense (Sedena) and the Attorney General’s Office of the Republic (FGR).
After his capture, Zhi Dong Zhang was placed at the disposal of the corresponding authority in Mexico City to define his legal situation in accordance with the international extradition procedure.
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**Interview with Omar García Harfuch, Secretary of Security in Mexico**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Secretary García Harfuch. We’ve just heard about the significant arrest of Zhi Dong “N,” a Chinese national connected to drug trafficking and money laundering. Can you provide a bit more detail on how this arrest came about?
**Omar García Harfuch:** Thank you for having me. The arrest was part of a coordinated effort by various law enforcement agencies, including our Mexican authorities and those in the United States. We conducted extensive intelligence operations to track Zhi Dong’s activities, which ultimately led to his apprehension here in Mexico.
**Interviewer:** This individual is reported to have been involved in the transportation and distribution of large quantities of drugs, including cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamines. What impact do you believe this arrest will have on drug trafficking in the region?
**Omar García Harfuch:** This is a significant blow to drug trafficking networks operating in both Mexico and the United States. By capturing Zhi Dong, we have disrupted the flow of millions of doses of dangerous drugs that could have reached our streets. It’s also important to note that this operation prevents over $150 million in drug profits from being funneled into criminal organizations.
**Interviewer:** Given the scale of operations tied to this individual, what steps will your department be taking next to follow up on this arrest?
**Omar García Harfuch:** Our team is currently investigating any possible connections Zhi Dong may have within both domestic and international criminal organizations. We aim to unveil and dismantle the networks that enable such trafficking. Additionally, we are collaborating closely with our counterparts in the U.S. to ensure that he faces justice for his crimes there as well.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Secretary García Harfuch, for sharing this vital information. It seems like this is just the beginning of a broader initiative to combat drug trafficking.
**Omar García Harfuch:** Absolutely. We are committed to ongoing efforts against drug trafficking and will continue to work tirelessly to enhance security and public safety in both Mexico and the surrounding region. Thank you for having me.
