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Sinaloa Prison Sweep Seizes Phones and Homemade Weapons at Aguaruto

Prosecutors now hold the evidence to investigate how the contraband entered the prison.

Overview

  • The inspection at the Centro Penitenciario Aguaruto uncovered 11 cellphones, 22 metal “puntas,” 11 chargers and 4 blunt objects hidden in two modules.
  • The action was led by Sinaloa’s Secretaría de Seguridad Pública and executed by Policía Estatal Preventiva, with perimeter support from National Guard and Army units.
  • Federal partners, including the Navy and both federal and state prosecutors, participated in the coordinated operation.
  • Authorities reported the search concluded without incidents and was carried out in adherence to detainees’ human rights.
  • All seized items were turned over to ministerial authorities for investigations into origin and responsibility, and officials urged public tips via 911 and 089.