# Sinaloa police drug testing operations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sinaloa-police-drug-testing-operations
> Updated: 2026-08-19T09:32:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In the Évora Region of Sinaloa, the State Center for Evaluation and Control of Confidence (C3) conducted surprise drug tests for police officers. These evaluations, overseen by the Sinaloa State Public Security Secretariat, targeted security personnel from the municipalities of Salvador Alvarado, Angostura, and Mocorito. 

Such testing is a mandatory part of confidence control processes required for officers to maintain their duties, particularly concerning the possession and use of firearms.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: Traffic enforcement reveals high rates of drug and alcohol use among drivers

Traffic authorities in the Basque Country and Quito report significant numbers of drivers testing positive for drugs and alcohol during recent enforcement operations.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/traffic-enforcement-reveals-high-rates-of-drug-and-alcohol-use-among-drivers

### 2026-08-17: Sinaloa authorities conduct surprise drug tests for Évora Region police

Police officers in the Évora Region of Sinaloa, including those in Salvador Alvarado, Angostura, and Mocorito, underwent surprise drug tests as part of mandatory confidence control evaluations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sinaloa-authorities-conduct-surprise-drug-tests-for-vora-region-police

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