Clandestine airstrip disabled in Chihuahua's Guadalupe y Calvo; no arrests reported

Authorities in Chihuahua, Mexico, have disabled a clandestine airstrip in the mountainous region of Guadalupe y Calvo, a municipality known for organized crime activity. The operation, carried out by the State Public Security Secretariat (SSPE), targeted a site believed to be used by criminal groups for illicit operations.

The airstrip measured approximately 400 meters in length and 50 meters in width. State police, utilizing Sentinel drones in collaboration with the Secretariat of National Defense (Defensa), located the remote landing strip. Following its discovery, officers proceeded to disable the site to prevent its future use.

An extensive search operation was deployed in the surrounding areas to apprehend any individuals involved in criminal activities. Despite these efforts, no arrests were made in connection with the discovery of the airstrip. The action is part of ongoing prevention and surveillance efforts in the region.