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Mexican Navy Seizes Arms Cache From Abandoned Trucks in Sinaloa

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Mexican Navy forces seized two abandoned pickup trucks in Sinaloa, finding 11 long guns, 76 magazines, and over 2,000 rounds of ammunition.
  • The seizure occurred during a ground patrol near Higueras de Ponce, where suspects fled on foot and fired at naval personnel.
  • The Navy reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling criminal structures and ensuring peace in the region.

Naval forces in Sinaloa, Mexico, seized a significant cache of weapons and tactical gear from two abandoned pickup trucks. The operation took place during a ground patrol in the Higueras de Ponce area. Suspects reportedly fled the vehicles upon noticing the naval presence, firing shots before disappearing into the brush.

An inspection of the abandoned trucks revealed 11 long guns, 76 magazines, more than 2,000 rounds of ammunition, 13 tactical vests, six ballistic plates, assorted linked ammunition belts, and 23 improvised explosive devices. Specialized naval personnel rendered the explosives safe at the scene.

The seized items were handed over to the relevant authorities to aid in ongoing investigations. While the area of San Ignacio is known for disputes between criminal groups, authorities have not yet indicated which group the suspects may belong to.

The Secretariat of the Navy (Semar) reiterated its dedication to dismantling criminal organizations, aiming to safeguard the security and well-being of families in Sinaloa and maintain peace and order in the state.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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