Background and Relevance of the Incident
The Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC) successfully detained six individuals suspected of involvement in an attack on federal agents in Acapulco, Guerrero. The incident occurred when armed assailants on a motorcycle opened fire on the agents during routine security patrols in Acapulco’s neighborhoods.
The Attack and Its Aftermath
In repelling the attack, three law enforcement officers sustained injuries. One of the assailants was apprehended, while another was fatally wounded at the scene.
Following the assault, the injured agents were transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention and are currently reported to be stable.
Coordinated Operation and Arrests
In a joint operation with state and municipal authorities, an extensive search was conducted to locate the remaining suspects. Through video surveillance analysis, a blue truck was identified on the Sol highway near the Paso-Morelos toll booth, carrying three male occupants. Upon stopping and searching the vehicle, authorities discovered 90 doses of crystal methamphetamine and 10 units of marijuana.
Further investigation, in collaboration with Morelos state authorities in Cuernavaca, led to the arrest of a man identified as the head of a criminal group operating in Acapulco, Guerrero, along with his female companion.
Additional Seizures and Participating Agencies
In Acapulco’s Progreso colony, following alerts from monitoring centers, authorities seized three short firearms, one long gun, new magazines, over 200 rounds of ammunition, and a motorcycle from a residence.
The coordinated action involved multiple agencies, including the Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (Sedena), the Secretaría de Marina (Semar), the Fiscalía General de la República (FGR), the Guardia Nacional (GN), Guerrero’s State Police, Fiscalía, and Morelos’ State Police.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who were the suspects detained? Six individuals, including three men in a truck carrying drugs and two others arrested in Cuernavaca, were apprehended.
- What agencies participated in the operation? The Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (Sedena), the Secretaría de Marina (Semar), the Fiscalía General de la República (FGR), the Guardia Nacional (GN), Guerrero’s State Police, Fiscalía, and Morelos’ State Police collaborated in the operation.
- What was recovered during the operation? Authorities seized drugs (crystal methamphetamine and marijuana), firearms, ammunition, and a motorcycle.
- How many federal agents were injured? Three agents sustained injuries during the attack.
- What is the significance of this operation? The successful apprehension of suspects and seizure of illicit materials demonstrates the collaborative efforts of various law enforcement agencies in maintaining security and combating crime.
