Urique, Chihuahua: Kidnapped Victim Rescued, Arsenal, Drugs, And Weapons Seized

"Sol Prendido" for Borderland Beat

The state prosecutor's office announced that in two interventions carried out with SEMAR, they rescued an abducted person and seized an arsenal, drugs and vehicles in the municipality of Urique

The seized arsenal is made up of: 81 weapons (65 rifles and 16 pistols, 14 40-caliber grenades, 5 grenade launcher attachments, 240 magazines of different calibers, 17,871 cartridges of different calibers, cocaine, opium gum, crystal meth and poppy seed ; also 6 vehicles, two with armor and one with firing attachments.

This is the official statement

Due to the intelligence work of the Secretary of the Navy, with the support of the State Attorney General's Office, two interventions were carried out in the municipality of Urique; in the first, it was possible to rescue an abducted victim and arrest the alleged perpetrators. While in the other action drugs, tactical equipment and vehicles were seized.

These operations were carried out as part of the search efforts to capture one of the main generators of violence in that area, where, according to the analyses, his presence has been documented. As well as the mobilization of people who under his command carry out unlawful acts.

The first intervention took place at the exit from Bahuichivo to Cerocahui, where the agents located three pick-up vehicles, which were manned by heavily armed men.

While following them, they tried to flee. However, two of them were caught, achieving the rescue of an abducted person, who was brought in one of the units.

The detainees respond to the names of Juan de Dios S. G., 29 years old and the minor with initials C.A.C.L. 16 years old. Seized also were 2 long AK-47 weapons and a short weapon.

The other intervention was carried out after a tour of the town, where state and federal forces located a warehouse, assuring the following:

• 65 long weapons of different brands and calibers.

• 16 handguns, of different brands and calibers.

• 14 40 caliber grenades.

• 5 40 caliber grenade launcher attachments.

• 240 magazines of different calibers.

• 17,871 rounds of different calibers.

• 36 ballistic vests.

• 14 tactical vests.

• 22 chest rugs. 

• 5 ballistic helmets.

Regarding the seized drug, the following was reported:

• 3 kilograms (approximately) of Cocaine Hydrochloride.

• 450 kilograms (approximately) of opium gum paste.

• 44 pounds of crystal meth.

• 1 pound of poppy seed.

The vehicles recovered with a report of theft are the following:

• Dodge brand pickup, Ram line, red, model 2020, equipped with a rifle attachment, reported stolen in Chihuahua on December 2, 2020.

• Ford brand pickup, F-150 line, red color, model 2019, reported stolen in the state of Arizona on March 16, 2020.

• Pickup brand GMC, Vigus line, white, model 2020, reported stolen in Chihuahua on February 08, 2022.

The insured vehicles are the following:

• Pickup, Dodge brand, Ram line, gray, model 2022, equipped with armor.

• Pickup, Ford brand, Lobo line, gray, 2015 model, equipped with armor.

• Wagon, Jeep brand, Wrangler line, red color, 2020 model, with license plate from the state of Sinaloa.

The Secretary of the Navy participated in the actions with the deployment of two helicopters. As well as with the support of the State Investigation Agency of the FGE.

The detained persons were placed at the disposal of the Public Ministry for the crimes of kidnapping, illegal possession of a firearm for the exclusive use of the Army, and possession of a vehicle with a report of theft.

Meanwhile, the weapons, the tactical equipment, the drugs and the seized vehicles will be consigned to the corresponding authority.

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