Arrested in Jalisco: Ulises "N," who holds the position of deputy leader in La Barredora, was taken into custody in Tabasco
Headline: Ulises "El Pinto" Arrested: Second-in-Command of Tabasco's La Barredora Criminal Group Apprehended
In a significant development, Ulises "El Pinto," the alleged number two leader of the La Barredora criminal group in Tabasco, was arrested on July 23, 2025, by federal authorities in Jalisco. The arrest was part of a joint operation involving special forces, the Navy, and other law enforcement agencies.
Ulises "El Pinto" is wanted for aggravated criminal association and is linked to a surge of violence in Tabasco starting in January 2024. His arrest comes as a response to allegations made by Tabasco governor Javier May, who accused the former police chief, Hernán Bermúdez, of leading a criminal gang. However, it is not clear if this is the same individual being sought by the collaboration.
Ulises "El Pinto" was a former federal police officer and was Hernán "N"'s right-hand man within the La Barredora criminal group. The group, which also goes by the name La Barredora or Cartel Policiaco, is known for its involvement in human trafficking, drug distribution, and controlling local nightspots. It has alliances with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
The collaboration between the Tabasco State Attorney General's Office (FGE) and Omar García Harfuch, the head of the Mexican Government's Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection, aims to apprehend individuals who are international fugitives wanted for alleged ties to organized crime. The focus of the collaboration is to locate individuals associated with the La Barredora criminal group, of which Ulises "El Pinto" was a key member.
Ulises "El Pinto" is an average height of 1.80 meters, thin and robust build, and has a beard. He is the alleged criminal leader of La Barredora in Tabasco. His arrest is a significant step towards dismantling the organization and bringing those responsible for the violence in Tabasco to justice.
As of August 2025, there are no news updates regarding Ulises "El Pinto" or any further legal developments since his arrest. The former head of security in Tabasco, whose identity was not specified in the article, is also wanted for alleged ties to organized crime and is an international fugitive. The collaboration between the Tabasco State Attorney General's Office and Omar García Harfuch continues in the pursuit of justice and the apprehension of those responsible for the violence in Tabasco.
[1] Source: La Jornada [2] Source: Milenio [3] Source: Proceso [4] Source: El Universal
- The arrest of Ulises "El Pinto," a key member of the La Barredora criminal group, could potentially have a significant impact on the nation's GDP, as the group is involved in various illegal activities such as human trafficking, drug distribution, and controlling local nightspots.
- Despite the ongoing political controversies involving allegations against the former police chief, Hernán Bermúdez, and the governor of Tabasco, Javier May, the joint operation to apprehend individuals wanted for ties to organized crime, including general-news like the arrest of Ulises "El Pinto," continues to be a priority for the Tabasco State Attorney General's Office and the Mexican Government's Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection.
