Mexican Army Destroys 293 Firearms Seized in Yucatán and Quintana Roo

In a move to keep illegal weapons off the streets, civil and military authorities in Yucatán and Quintana Roo have destroyed 293 firearms. The majority of these weapons were confiscated in Quintana Roo, with all of them being rendered inoperable in Mérida, Yucatán.

The Mexican Army carried out the destruction ceremony at the 7th Combat Engineers Battalion facilities. Officials emphasized that removing weapons from circulation is a preventative measure aimed at reducing the likelihood of them being used in criminal activities or violent incidents.

During the ceremony, 85 long firearms and 208 short firearms were destroyed. Additionally, 468 magazines and 14,970 cartridges of various calibers were eliminated. These items were seized in operations conducted by government security forces as part of the State Table for Peace and Security.

The coordinated effort between security and justice institutions seeks to ensure that these weapons and ammunition do not return to the illegal market or fall into the hands of criminal groups. Authorities stated that each destroyed weapon reduces the possibility of it being used to harm individuals and contributes to strengthening peace-building strategies.