Mexican forces disabled two marijuana laboratories and two greenhouses in the municipality of Degollado, in the western state of Jalisco, linked, according to the Ministry of National Defense, to a regional leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
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The agency reported in a statement that the operation was carried out on Friday with the participation of the National Guard and the Mexican Army, in coordination with the Attorney General’s Office (FGR).
Agents secured two centers for the production of methamphetamine and for the processing and extraction of cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) from the marijuana plant.
They also intervened in two greenhouses of approximately 3,250 and 8,400 square meters, respectively, and located weapons and cartridges of various calibers.
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Aseguran arsenal, narcolaboratorios e invernaderos de marihuana ligados a “Tío Laco” El operativo se llevó a cabo entre la Guardia Nacional y el Ejército Mexicano, en conjunto con (FEMDO) y la (FGR). @cesargutipri @bibianabelsasso @adnnoticiasmx pic.twitter.com/N6lQpq6AVK— EJÉRCITO, FUERZA AÉREA Y GUARDIA NACIONAL México (@EJTO_FAM_GN) November 14, 2026
According to research information cited by Defense, the facilities were operated by a criminal group headed by Heraclio “N”, alias “Tío Lako”, whom they identified as a regional leader of the CJNG.
The properties had machinery to produce methamphetamine and to process and extract high-purity CBD and THC, the institution added.
The Specialized Prosecutor’s Office for Organized Crime and the Criminal Investigation Agency also participated in the operation, in compliance with a technical investigation order.
The statement did not report arrests or detail the volume of substances or the number of plants located.
Defense noted that, with these results, the Army, Air Force, and National Guard have accumulated the seizure of 2,708 laboratories and concentration areas during the current administration, in support of public security tasks.
The seized items were placed at the disposal of the FGR in Mexico City to continue investigations, carry out corresponding expert opinions, and determine their legal status.
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