By The Opinion
Omar García Harfuch, Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection of Mexico, reported this Saturday that it was federal forces stopped in the southern state of Quintana Roo to János Balla, alias “Dániel Takács”Hungarian citizen of Forty eight years identified as one of the 10 most wanted targets in Europe.
The official announced the capture through his account on
He had a red card and a European arrest warrant
According to official information, “Dániel Takács” has a red card issued by Interpolas well as a European arrest warrant managed by Europol. In addition, he faces an arrest warrant in force in Hungary for the crime of drug trafficking.
The authorities confirmed that these international orders place him as a priority objective in Europe, where he is considered one of the 10 most wanted fugitives.
Intelligence allowed you to locate your mobility zone
García Harfuch said that based on the exchange of information with Hungarian security agencies, as well as intelligence and investigation work, It was possible to identify the mobility zone of János “N” in the municipality of Benito Juárez, in Quintana Roo.
With this data, the Mexican authorities implemented a coordinated operation in the field that culminated in his arrest on Politécnico Avenue. The deployment was carried out without any incidents being reported.
As a result of the exchange of information with Hungarian authorities, János Balla, alias “Dániel Takács”, considered one of the 10 most wanted in Europe, was arrested.
It has a red file from @INTERPOL_HQ and an arrest warrant issued by Europol.
This arrest was an operation… pic.twitter.com/1hlwi5EodV— Omar H Garcia Harfuch (@OHarfuch) April 18, 2026
Federal and state forces participated
Elements of the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), the Traditional Prosecutor’s Office of the Republic (FGR), the Secretary of National Defense (Sedena), the Secretary of the Navy (Semar), the National guard (GN), the National Migration Institute (INM) and the Secretariat of Citizen Security of Quintana Roo.
The authorities highlighted that the capture was possible thanks to the coordination between these institutions and the collaboration with Hungarian security agencies.
Made available to the INM for deportation
Following his arrest, János was informed of his rights under the law. Subsequently, he was placed at the disposal of the National Migration Institute, which will be the body in charge of determining his immigration status.
The INM will follow up on the corresponding procedure to carry out the controlled deportation of the detainee to Europe, where he will have to face the charges against him.
They reiterate commitment to international cooperation
The Security Cabinet He stressed that this action is the result of international cooperation mechanisms for the location and detention of people required by justice in other countries.
Likewise, he reiterated the commitment to strengthen coordination with local and international authorities, within the framework of respect for national sovereignty and the rule of law, to continue achieving priority objectives.
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