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Tamaulipas Commissions New Police Fleet, Sends Helicopter Aid to Flood-Hit Veracruz

Officials cast the actions as evidence of increased security investment supporting specialized units across the state.

Overview

  • Governor Américo Villarreal inaugurated a fleet of 14 Mamba armored vehicles and 15 Ram 2500 pickups to strengthen Guardia Estatal deployments.
  • Following coordination with Veracruz Governor Rocío Nahle, Tamaulipas deployed a Protección Civil helicopter to transport medicines, medical staff and food to isolated communities.
  • State officials reported the delivery of 3,000 food packages to families affected by recent heavy rains in Veracruz.
  • Villarreal urged government departments and residents to contribute supplies as part of a broader solidarity effort for flood relief.
  • At the Ciudad Victoria ceremony, Security Secretary Carlos Pancardo said increased funding is benefiting units including the cyber police, highway, mounted, canine, gender unit and state traffic across all 43 municipalities.