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Michoacán Detains Jiquilpan Secretary and Three Others Over Fake 'Ejército Purépecha' Threat Videos

The governor attributes the threats to a criminal cell, assuring reinforced security for Independence Day events.

Overview

  • State prosecutors and public security agents arrested four people in Jiquilpan after an intelligence-led operation tied to videos with alleged threats.
  • Luis Ángel “N”, identified as the municipal secretary, was detained in possession of ammunition and allegedly attempted to bribe officers to avoid arrest.
  • Three armed individuals arrived in a cloned municipal police vehicle to interfere with the detention, leading to their capture and the seizure of firearms.
  • The detainees—Luis Ángel “N”, Miguel Ángel “N”, Alberto “N” and César Iván “N”—were placed before the Ministerio Público and the case was referred to federal prosecutors.
  • Authorities said the videos were apocryphal, reported multi-agency coordination with Sedena, the National Guard and the Guardia Civil, and stated that investigations into related acts continue.