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Interagency Sweep in Apatzingán Recovers Stolen Truck, Seizes 1,250 Rounds

The ongoing Operación Apatzingán, led by Michoacán’s SSP with military and prosecutorial support, targets high‑impact crime across Tierra Caliente.

Overview

  • Patrols near El Pino Nuevo found a maroon Toyota Tundra with its doors open and no plates, and checks confirmed a theft report.
  • Inside the vehicle, authorities seized 1,250 cartridges of various calibers and 28 packages containing about 280 grams of marijuana, all to be turned over to prosecutors.
  • The deployment remains active across the region with coordinated actions by the SSP, Sedena and the state prosecutor’s office.
  • Officials report recent operational results that include weapons and vehicle seizures, arrests and a month‑to‑date count of eight intentional homicides.
  • Tactics range from overflights and foot or motorized patrols to itinerant checkpoints, market surveillance and C5 camera monitoring, with public tips encouraged via 911 or anonymous 089.