Mexico transfers 25 federal inmates from Sinaloa prisons to federal facility

In a move aimed at enhancing security and mitigating risks, Mexican authorities have transferred 25 federal inmates from state prisons in Sinaloa to a federal correctional center (Cefereso). The operation, conducted by air, was ordered by the federal agency responsible for the prevention and social reinsertion of prisoners.

The Secretariat of Public Security of Sinaloa confirmed the transfer, stating it was carried out with the support of an inter-institutional group. While the exact number of inmates moved from each of the state's correctional facilities, Culiacán and El Castillo in Mazatlán, was not specified, the total number of federal prisoners relocated is 25.

This action is part of a broader strategy by the Mexican government to manage the federal prison population and reduce potential security threats within state-run facilities. By consolidating these inmates in a dedicated federal center, authorities aim to improve oversight and control, thereby minimizing risks associated with overcrowding or potential security breaches in local prisons.

Details regarding the specific identities of the transferred inmates were not released, adhering to standard protocols for such operations. The move underscores the ongoing efforts by Mexican authorities to reform and secure the nation's correctional system.