Mexican Authorities Arrest Hungarian Drug Trafficker Wanted by Interpol in Cancun
Cancun, Quintana Roo — Mexican federal authorities have arrested a Hungarian citizen in Cancun who was wanted by Interpol on drug trafficking charges and is among Europe’s 10 most wanted fugitives, officials announced Tuesday.
During the morning press conference led by President Claudia Sheinbaum, Security and Citizen Protection Secretary Omar García Harfuch detailed that János Balla, also known as Daniel Takács, was detained thanks to intelligence sharing with Hungarian authorities.
Balla had an Interpol red notice and a European arrest warrant from Europol for drug trafficking offenses, García Harfuch said. He will be extradited to Hungary in accordance with international agreements.
The arrest was part of a broader security operation. García Harfuch also reported the capture of José Antonio “N,” identified as the alleged leader of a money laundering and fuel smuggling cell. In Los Mochis, Sinaloa, authorities detained José Porfirio “N,” alias “El Pío,” who is wanted for drug trafficking and also has an Interpol warrant. Additionally, Rodolfo “N” and six suspected members of a criminal cell were arrested in Morelos.
Javier Mendez covers public safety, law enforcement, and legal affairs in Quintana Roo. He monitors official reports from the FGE (State Prosecutor's Office), the Mexican Navy, and municipal police to deliver accurate English summaries of crime, trafficking cases, arrests, and court rulings affecting the Riviera Maya region.Javier has been covering crime and public safety news since 2023, reporting on cases ranging from felony arrests and human trafficking investigations to court proceedings and organized crime-related incidents across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Chetumal. His reporting provides English-speaking residents and travelers with reliable, timely information about safety conditions in Quintana Roo's major tourist destinations.Javier works closely with official government sources and press offices to verify facts before publication, and maintains an archive of law enforcement communications to provide context for ongoing stories. He is dedicated to accurate, factual reporting on complex safety issues that affect both residents and visitors to the region.For story tips: javier@rivieramayanews.mx
