Presumed members of the criminal group identified as “Los Rusos” issued threats against Omar García Harfuch, head of the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), and against security forces carrying out operations in Guerrero, following the arrest of Govén Ulises “N,” alias “El Amarillo,” which took place on September 3 in Puebla. Information about the arrest was confirmed by the SSPC and the Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico, while the threats were reported by local and national media.
The messages were found during the early hours of Monday, September 7, at different points in Acapulco and Coyuca de Benítez, along with objects known as tire deflation devices. The locations reported include Margarita Maza de Juárez Avenue in the La Sabana neighborhood, the Paso Texca bypass, and the community of Bajos del Ejido.
Authorities removed the objects and conducted inspections in the areas identified. According to the reports available, no people had been reported injured in connection with these incidents.
What Do the Threats Against García Harfuch Say?
The posters contain messages attributed to “Los Rusos” demanding the release of Govén Ulises “N.” One of the messages establishes a 24-hour deadline and directly mentions the federal security secretary.
Among the phrases circulated was: “You have 24 hours to release Govén Ulises…”, followed by a threat directed at García Harfuch.
The messages also contain warnings against members of the SSPC, Navy, Army, and State Police, as well as against patrols in different areas of Acapulco and Coyuca de Benítez.
The areas mentioned include San Marcos, Tres Palos, Zona Diamante, Puerto Marqués, Barra de Coyuca, Pie de la Cuesta, Xaltianguis, and kilometers 22 and 30, in addition to Bajos del Ejido.
According to media reports, the threats state that there would be retaliation against security units if patrols continue in those locations.
Is It Confirmed That Los Rusos Placed the Posters?
Not officially. The messages were presumably attributed to “Los Rusos” by reports covering their discovery. However, as of the time of publication, no statement had been found from the SSPC or the Attorney General’s Office of the State of Guerrero officially confirming who was responsible for the posters.
Therefore, the attribution should be treated as a line of investigation or an allegation contained in the messages, rather than as a fact judicially established.
“El Amarillo” Was Arrested in Puebla
The threat appeared a few days after the arrest of Govén Ulises “N,” identified by federal authorities as a priority target and presumed leader of a criminal cell operating in Acapulco.
On September 3, personnel from the SSPC, Attorney General’s Office (FGR), and Secretariat of the Navy, with information from the National Intelligence Center (CNI) and coordination with authorities in Puebla and Guerrero, carried out the operation in Puebla.
The federal authorities reported that three men were arrested, including the alleged leader of the cell, as well as two people who served as his bodyguards. Weapons, drugs, and high-end vehicles were also seized.
The Security Cabinet presented the arrest as part of actions to detain individuals generating violence and disrupt criminal structures operating in Guerrero.
Killing of a National Guard Agent Increases Tensions
Another event preceding the threats was the killing of a member of the National Guard, who was found dead on September 5 in the community of Plan de Lima, in the municipality of Juan R. Escudero.
The Attorney General’s Office of the State of Guerrero confirmed that people had been found dead and opened an investigation to establish the circumstances of the incident and identify those responsible.
The Secretariat of National Defense later reported that the National Guard agent who appeared in a video circulated on social media was found dead along with other people. The agency indicated that the officer was on days off and was originally from Guerrero.
The video referenced by authorities circulated before the killing. In it, the agent made allegations related to alleged corruption and security operations in Guerrero.
The state prosecutor’s office clarified that investigations remain open and that it is carrying out investigative procedures to determine what happened and establish responsibility.
Were Any People Arrested Following the Agent’s Killing?
In the days that followed, operations were carried out in different areas of Guerrero.
On September 7, the Attorney General’s Office of the State reported the arrest of two presumed members of “Los Ardillos” during operations carried out in Pablo Galeana, Xaltianguis, and Tlayolapa.
Long guns, magazines, ammunition, vehicles, presumed drugs, improvised explosive devices, drones, tactical vests, and tire deflation devices were seized during these operations. The detainees were placed at the disposal of the Public Prosecutor’s Office.
This information is relevant because some reports about the threats linked the killing of the National Guard agent to “Los Rusos.” However, authorities have separately reported investigations and operations against other criminal structures in Guerrero, so a connection among all these events should not be considered established without official confirmation.
Who Are “Los Rusos”?
“Los Rusos” is the name used to identify a criminal organization with a presence primarily in Acapulco and other areas of Guerrero.
In recent reports, Govén Ulises “N,” alias “El Amarillo,” has been identified by federal authorities as the presumed leader of a criminal cell operating in Acapulco.
The name “Los Rusos” is also associated with a different criminal organization in Baja California, so it is important not to confuse the two structures.
The organization referred to in Guerrero must be distinguished from the faction known by the same name in Baja California, historically linked to the Sinaloa Cartel. The use of the same name does not mean that there is a relationship between the two.
What Is Known So Far?
The sequence of events places the threats within a series of operations recently carried out in Guerrero and the arrest of a presumed criminal leader in Puebla.
This is what has been confirmed:
- The SSPC confirmed on September 3 the arrest of Govén Ulises “N,” alias “El Amarillo,” in Puebla.
- Two other men identified as his bodyguards were arrested along with him.
- On September 5, a member of the National Guard was found dead in Juan R. Escudero.
- On September 6, federal authorities reported the disabling of three clandestine laboratories in Guerrero.
- On September 7, tire deflation devices and threatening posters were found at different points in Acapulco and Coyuca de Benítez.
- The messages were presumably attributed to “Los Rusos” and demanded the release of “El Amarillo.”
- So far, the authorship of the posters has not been officially confirmed by the SSPC or the state prosecutor’s office.
Source: elimparcial
