Overview
- Mexico’s Security Cabinet reported nine people detained in coordinated actions across Michoacán, with 10 firearms, 459 cartridges, 18 magazines and three vehicles seized.
- In a separate patrol in Buenavista’s Cinco de Mayo locality, Army and state police detained six people and seized eight long guns, tactical gear and a camp.
- From November 10 to December 30, authorities count 287 detainees, 150 firearms, 11,663 cartridges, 616 magazines, 241 vehicles, 190 explosive devices and 53 kilograms of explosive material.
- Operations include foot reconnaissance in avocado and lemon orchards and visits to packing facilities across municipalities such as Uruapan, Zitácuaro and Lázaro Cárdenas to protect workers and producers.
- Officials say detainees and seized evidence were turned over to competent prosecutors, with investigations ongoing under interagency coordination and stated human‑rights safeguards.