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Mazatlán establishes elite Special Operations Group to combat crime
Security forces in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, are intensifying operations to combat organized crime. The municipal government has established a new Special Operations Group composed of 29 elite military elements from the Secretariat of National Defense. This tactical unit is equipped with drones, armored Ocelotl vehicles, and specialized training in precision shooting, explosives handling, and urban combat to respond to high-impact situations.
In related security efforts, the Navy’s ‘Operation Sable’ reported significant results between August and September, including the seizure of 145 weapons, 154 explosive devices, and thousands of doses of narcotics. Additionally, a coordinated raid in the Real del Valle neighborhood resulted in the seizure of marijuana-infused products, including snacks and chocolates, along with ammunition and magazines.
Despite these measures, Sinaloa’s Public Security Secretary, Sinuhé Téllez López, noted that while most crime indices have decreased due to the deployment of 9,000 security personnel, homicide rates remain a challenge. He attributed the difficulty in containing homicides to ongoing conflicts between rival criminal factions that have shifted focus toward the Mazatlán area.
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Ejército Mexicano · Estrella Palacios Domínguez · Guardia Nacional · Mazatlán · Secretaría de Marina · Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Navy seized 11,041 doses of a substance resembling marijuana. noticieroaltavoz.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The municipal government added six vehicles and two drones to its security resources.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Navy operations seized 145 weapons, 715 magazines, 44,448 cartridges, and 154 explosive devices. noticieroaltavoz.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Navy operation resulted in the detention of 51 alleged lawbreakers. noticieroaltavoz.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Mexican Navy conducted 'Operación Sable' in Mazatlán from August 8 to September 30. noticieroaltavoz.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Authorities seized 300 electronic chargers, four chargers, and 80 cartridges during a drug seizure operation.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A joint operation in the Real del Valle neighborhood seized 1,250 bags of snacks, 330 bags of candy, and 460 chocolate bars containing marijuana.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Mazatlán Municipal Government incorporated 29 new police officers from the Secretariat of National Defense to form a Special Operations Group.