Collaborative Effort to Ensure Public Safety
The Metro System and the City Security Secretariat (SSC) have launched a joint operation, named “Zero Fireworks,” to prevent the entry of fireworks and explosive materials into the Metro network.
Key Players and Their Roles
Since September 9, officers from the Banking and Industrial Police (PBI) and Metro Security Institution personnel have conducted patrols and inspections at access points and platforms across various stations, primarily on lines 1, 2, and 3.
Significant Seizure of Fireworks Material
As a result of these efforts, by September 12, authorities have successfully seized over 130 kilograms of fireworks material.
Secure Handling and Disposal Process
Once the fireworks are confiscated, the Metro’s Integrated Risk Management and Civil Protection Coordination safeguards the materials, which are then transferred securely to the SSC’s Zorros Group facility in the Tláhuac alcaldía for safekeeping and eventual disposal.
Legal Framework and Public Safety
The Metro and SSC emphasize that the Regulations of the City’s Mobility Law, specifically Articles 227 and 230, prohibit the transport of easily combustible materials within the Metro system.
The handling of fireworks in crowded spaces poses a significant risk to the safety and well-being of thousands of individuals. Therefore, authorities urge citizens to refrain from transporting these products via public transit.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the purpose of the “Zero Fireworks” operation? The operation aims to prevent fireworks and explosive materials from entering the Metro network, ensuring public safety.
- Who is involved in the operation? The Metro System and the City Security Secretariat (SSC) are collaborating in this initiative.
- What has been achieved so far? Authorities have seized over 130 kilograms of fireworks material since the operation began on September 9.
- How are confiscated materials handled? Confiscated materials are secured by the Metro’s Integrated Risk Management and Civil Protection Coordination and then transferred to the SSC’s Zorros Group for safekeeping and disposal.
- Why is it important to avoid transporting fireworks on public transit? The handling of fireworks in crowded spaces poses a significant risk to public safety, and authorities urge citizens to refrain from transporting these products via public transit.
