Third Suspect Arrested in Isla Mujeres Taxi Extortion Ring
Cancún, Quintana Roo — A third suspect linked to an extortion ring that authorities say targeted taxi drivers in Isla Mujeres has been arrested in Cancún.
Daniel Jesús “N,” also known as “Shaggy,” was taken into custody last week on drug possession charges while driving in Cancún, according to State Prosecutor Raciel López Salazar.
López Salazar said Monday that Daniel Jesús “N” extorted approximately 150 taxi drivers daily, demanding 200 pesos (about $11) from each driver. The scheme netted the gang an estimated 30,000 pesos (about $1,650) per day, he added.
The suspect is the third member of the extortion group to be arrested. Three days earlier, Arturo Misael, alias “Guamuchil,” was located and detained in Mérida, Yucatán. Misael was considered the right-hand man of Héctor Elías Flores, alias “El 15,” who has been in police custody since October.
Authorities said the gang leaders are originally from Sinaloa state but operated from Mérida. The extortion ring also targeted taxi drivers operating in Cancún and Lázaro Cárdenas.
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
