The police chief killed himself with his own weapon as marines, National Guard and soldiers closed in to try to arrest him, prosecutors said.

Summary

A police chief in central Mexico died by suicide as federal troops moved to arrest him during a large-scale anticorruption raid, “Operation Swarm.”

The operation led to the arrest of seven officials, including mayors and police chiefs, accused of ties to criminal groups involved in extortion, kidnapping, and homicide.

Cartel influence remains deeply entrenched in local governments, often through bribery, intimidation, or coercion.

The raid underscores the ongoing challenges of combating corruption and organized crime in Mexico.