Coup against criminal organization in Mexico: 164 arrests

The city of Tiamba, situated in the Mexican state of Michoacan, arrived yesterday with a convoy of 28 automobiles. “Pueblos Unidos” Safety forces launched an operation in the area after it was reported that it was besieged by members of the armed crime organization.

164 gang members arrested

Within the assertion made by the Ministry of Public Safety of Michoacan State, it was said that 164 gang members who blockaded the city on account of the operation led by the Minister of Safety, Normal Jose Alfredo Ortega, and carried out with the joint participation of the state civil guards, the Mexican military and the Nationwide Guard, have been arrested and handed over to the judicial authorities.

Within the assertion, it was said that 142 rifles, 44 pistols, a lot of ammunition and 28 automobiles, considered one of which was armored, have been additionally seized.

Criminal organization kidnapped 25 Nationwide Guardsmen

Shortly after the operation, unidentified folks in the town of Paracho, close to the city of Tiamba, reportedly kidnapped 25 Nationwide Guard personnel and demanded the discharge of 164 arrested gang members.

Nevertheless, it was reported that 25 Nationwide Guardsmen who have been kidnapped have been launched after the safety forces didn’t settle for the request and took motion in the direction of the area.

“We are going to proceed to offer safety” assertion

Whereas it’s reported that there are nonetheless blockades by armed folks in completely different elements of Michoacan state, Michoacan Governor Alfredo Ramrez Bedolla emphasised that they may proceed to work to take care of order and make sure the security of residents.