Sheinbaum: Acapulco Extortion Network Probe Will Determine Official Links; Investigation Advances

President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that the investigation into an 11-member extortion ring arrested in Acapulco is continuing. The inquiry will ascertain whether any state officials in Guerrero are connected to the group. Sheinbaum addressed concerns raised by social media photos allegedly showing some detainees with state government authorities, including the governor.

Sheinbaum emphasized that the investigation is active and any potential links to public servants must be substantiated by its findings. "The investigation, if there is any relationship with any public servant. It is an investigation that took eight months," she stated during her press conference.

The operation, which lasted eight months, was initiated after numerous complaints from businesses, tourist centers, and citizens in Acapulco who were victims of alleged extortion activities. Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection Omar García Harfuch is expected to present more details about the case during the security report for May.

Sheinbaum reiterated that any implication of public officials would emerge directly from the ongoing investigation. The arrests are part of federal efforts to combat extortion groups operating in the popular tourist destination of Acapulco.