Sonora prosecutors solve prison guard murders, four arrested

The Sonora Prosecutor's Office announced it has solved the murders of three prison guards committed in separate incidents over recent months. Coordinated efforts involving the Ministerial Criminal Investigation Agency (AMIC), the State Public Security Police (PESP), and other security institutions led to the capture of Leonel Alejandro “N,” 31, and Jonathan Enrique “N,” 23.

Both men are considered high-priority targets for their alleged involvement in the homicides of prison guards in Hermosillo. These arrests bring the total number of individuals processed in connection with these cases to four. Jonathan Enrique “N” faces an arrest warrant for aggravated homicide with premeditation, treachery, and advantage in the killing of guard Joaquín “N” on July 2. Leonel Alejandro “N” is accused of the murder of guard Julio César “N” on May 22.

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these attacks constitute a reaction of criminal groups to the actions implemented to strengthen control, the order and the governability in the Centers of Social Reinsertion of the state.

During their arrest, four other individuals were apprehended for drug possession, and various pieces of evidence were secured. Investigations revealed that these attacks are a reaction by criminal groups to measures implemented to strengthen control and order within the state's Social Reintegration Centers. The Prosecutor's Office reiterated that aggressions against public servants will be met with a firm and coordinated response, emphasizing that there will be no impunity for those who attack public servants working for the safety of Sonora's citizens.

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In all the registered cases there are detained and processed persons; there will be no impunity for those who attack those who work for the security of the people of Sonora.