Four armed men arrested in Culiacán; machine gun, grenades, and over 3,000 rounds seized

In Culiacán, Sinaloa, federal and state police forces arrested four armed individuals following an anonymous tip about armed civilians at a condominium tower. The suspects were apprehended in the parking area of the Paralela Parque Residencial as they attempted to flee in a vehicle.

During the operation, authorities seized eight firearms, including a 5.56x45 mm caliber machine gun and an AR-15 rifle, along with six AK-47 assault rifles. They also recovered 42 loaded magazines, four linked ammunition belts, and 3,402 rounds of various calibers. Two fragmentation hand grenades and four tactical vests with six ballistic plates were also confiscated.

The arrested men were found in possession of approximately 50 grams of suspected cocaine, divided into 100 doses. The vehicle they were attempting to escape in, a Nissan Versa, did not have a reported theft record. The suspects were detained, and the seized items were secured by law enforcement.