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Four Detained in Gabriel Zamora as Security Forces Seize Weapons, Vehicle With Magazines Found in Parácuaro

The actions form part of a federal–state surge under Plan Michoacán launched after the killing of Uruapan’s mayor.

Overview

  • Joint patrols by the Mexican Army, National Guard and Michoacán’s Guardia Civil were conducted under Plan Paricutín within the broader Plan Michoacán.
  • In Los Cajones, Gabriel Zamora, officers detained four people after they were fired upon, with no injuries reported.
  • Three long guns, two drum magazines, a vehicle and two ATVs were secured from the group, while reports differ on whether 130 or 13 cartridges were recovered.
  • In Antúnez, Parácuaro, authorities secured a vehicle reported stolen that contained 20 magazines, 108 cartridges and three tactical vests, according to Sedena.
  • All detainees, weapons and vehicles were turned over to the Fiscalía for investigation as the security surge continues across the state.