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Chihuahua SSPE helicopter attacked in Coyame-Ojinaga region
An armed group attacked a Chihuahua State Public Security (SSPE) helicopter with high-caliber weapons while it was conducting aerial surveillance in the Coyame-Ojinaga border region. The aircraft sustained multiple bullet impacts, including reports of fire from .50 caliber rifles.
One security agent, serving as an aerial observer, was wounded by a projectile. The crew managed to land the aircraft at the Roberto Fierro International Airport in Chihuahua City, where the injured officer was transferred to a hospital. The officer is reported to be conscious and in stable condition, though medical procedures were required to address the wound.
Secretary of Public Security Gilberto Loya Chávez characterized the assault as a “terrorist act” committed by organized crime. In response, the SSPE has launched a massive security operation involving the National Guard, the Mexican Army, and state police across the Coyame-Ojinaga corridor to locate the perpetrators.
Entities
Chihuahua · Chihuahua City · Chihuahua State Public Security (SSPE) · Coyame · Coyame-Ojinaga · Gilberto Loya Chávez · Ojinaga · Secretaría de Seguridad Pública del Estado
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- [● 6 SOURCES] The SSPE has deployed a massive security operation across the Coyame-Ojinaga corridor to locate the attackers. vivirenjuarez.com · porlalibre.com.mx · nortedigital.mx · www.poresto.com · www.sdpnoticias.com · +1 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] The attack occurred in the border region between Coyame and Ojinaga. vivirenjuarez.com · elresumen.net · porlalibre.com.mx · nortedigital.mx · www.poresto.com · +9 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] One security agent serving as an aerial observer was wounded by a projectile during the attack. vivirenjuarez.com · elresumen.net · porlalibre.com.mx · nortedigital.mx · www.poresto.com · +9 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] The wounded agent was transferred to a hospital in Chihuahua City and is reported to be in stable condition. elresumen.net · nortedigital.mx · www.poresto.com · www.sdpnoticias.com · vivirenjuarez.com · +9 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Secretary of Public Security, Gilberto Loya Chávez, characterized the attack as an act of terrorism by organized crime groups. vivirenjuarez.com · porlalibre.com.mx · www.poresto.com · www.sdpnoticias.com · lopezdoriga.com
- [● 14 SOURCES] An armed attack was carried out against a Chihuahua State Public Security (SSPE) helicopter during surveillance patrols. vivirenjuarez.com · elresumen.net · porlalibre.com.mx · nortedigital.mx · www.poresto.com · +9 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The helicopter sustained multiple bullet impacts to its structure. vivirenjuarez.com · nortedigital.mx · www.poresto.com · www.sdpnoticias.com · elresumen.net · +3 more