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Grenade Thrown at Morelia Migration Office Fails to Detonate

Investigators are reviewing security footage to identify the suspect.

Overview

  • The incident occurred around 8:30 a.m. Monday outside the Instituto Nacional de Migración on Avenida Camelinas in Morelia.
  • The Secretaría de Seguridad Pública established a security cordon and evacuated employees and visitors, with no injuries reported.
  • Explosive-ordnance specialists secured the scene and prepared to remove the device after confirming it had not exploded.
  • Authorities opened an investigation and will analyze nearby camera recordings, and no arrests have been announced.
  • Local outlets reported the grenade still had its safety engaged and was left beside the building, and it was described as an artisanal device.