La Ale Charged in Cancún Extortion Ring

Cancún, Mexico — A 24-year-old woman identified as Nayeli Alejandra "N", known by the alias "La Ale", has been formally charged by a control judge for her alleged involvement in extortion and organized crime in the municipality of Benito Juárez. The state's attorney general confirmed the development in a statement this morning.

The suspect was apprehended on February 14 by agents of the Investigative Police during an operation in the Supermanzana 103. The same operation also resulted in the arrests of Gabriel "N", 25, and Cristian del Carmen "N", 45. Authorities seized 182 small bags of marijuana and 167 packages of the substance known as crystal during the action.

Authorities have identified the detained woman as the leader of a criminal group operating in Region 103, which is allegedly dedicated to drug dealing and the extortion of local businesses through "protection fees."

One of the recent cases attributed to "La Ale" involves the extorsion of a tour sales business on a beach, where six individuals demanded five thousand pesos per week. The victim initially paid in cash, but later allegedly made deposits to a bank account provided by the extortionists.

After gathering evidence, the Public Prosecutor's Office obtained an arrest warrant for the suspect, which was executed in a joint operation that also involved the National Guard and the Municipal Police.

"La Ale" was presented before the competent authority, who ordered that she remain in custody as the investigation continues to determine her responsibility for the alleged crimes.