Navy And Sedena Send Elements To Strengthen Security In Colima

 "Char" for Borderland Beat 

This article was translated and reposted from WRADIO

In order to help reduce the illegal activities of criminal groups with a presence in the region.

WRITTEN BY: ROCIO JARDINEZ HERNANDEZ

More than 300 elements of the Mexican Army were sent this Sunday by the Ministry of National Defense to enforce security in Colima.

According to the agency, this occurs derived from the actions carried out to achieve the objectives outlined in the National Peace and Security Plan 2018-2024 and in the Inter-Institutional Operations Plan “Security for the Development of the State”, in order to contribute to reduce the illegal activities of criminal groups with a presence in the region, as well as preserve and guarantee the freedom, order and public peace of the inhabitants of the state.

Through a press release, he said that “military personnel will act firmly at all times, performing tasks of dissuasion, prevention, patrols, reconnaissance and establishing military security posts, in order to generate an atmosphere of tranquility in the population, adhering to the provisions of the National Law on the Use of Force and respecting human rights at all times”.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of the Navy, through the Mexican Navy, announced that naval personnel, in cooperation with the Attorney General's Office, are currently strengthening security in the municipalities of Colima, Tecomán and Villa de Álvarez, in the state of Colima.

For this purpose, 125 naval elements were deployed, including Marine Infantry and Special Forces personnel aboard 21 vehicles of this Institution, which will provide support during search warrants granted by the Judge of Control, derived from acts of investigation of the Special Prosecutor's Office.

Likewise, naval elements aboard two mobile wing aircraft (helicopters) of the Mexican Navy, who provide aerial support.

SOURCE: WRADIO