# Mexican municipal K9 unit professionalization > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mexican-municipal-k9-unit-professionalization > Updated: 2026-09-04T21:10:15.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Municipal police forces in Mexico are expanding and professionalizing their K9 units to enhance security and search capabilities. In Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, the municipal police strengthened their unit through the certification of five canine agents and four handlers. These specialists focus on explosives detection, narcotics detection, and basic obedience to improve operational prevention and detection efforts. In Mineral de la Reforma, Hidalgo, the K9 Unit has developed into a specialized corporation trained for searching for missing persons and detecting narcotics, explosives, weapons, and fentanyl. The unit has participated in 81 inter-institutional operations, contributing to the location of skeletal remains. Additionally, the unit has expanded its scope to include animal protection and welfare, conducting investigations into crimes against animals and providing training and canine donations to other municipalities. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: Mineral de la Reforma strengthens K9 Unit for security and search The Mineral de la Reforma K9 Unit in Hidalgo, Mexico, has strengthened its specialized capabilities in narcotics detection, person searches, and animal welfare through professional training and inter-agency aid 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mineral-de-la-reforma-strengthens-k9-unit-for-security-and-search ### 2026-08-14: Coatzacoalcos Municipal Police certify new K9 Unit The Coatzacoalcos Municipal Police in Veracruz have certified five K9 agents and four handlers in explosives and narcotics detection to enhance local security operations. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coatzacoalcos-municipal-police-certify-new-k9-unit --- Cite as: Mexican municipal K9 unit professionalization. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mexican-municipal-k9-unit-professionalization