Three Suspected Criminal Camps Secured in Chihuahua; Supplies Found

Chihuahua, Mexico – State security forces have dismantled three suspected criminal camps in the municipality of Belisario Domínguez, Chihuahua. The operation, led by the State Public Security Secretariat (SSPE) and its Special Forces SWAT team, aimed to disrupt criminal activities and enhance security in the region.

Supported by aerial surveillance from an SSPE helicopter, the operation initially located one camp near Belisario Domínguez, which appeared to serve as a lookout point for illicit activities. Following the securing of this site, security personnel conducted ground searches, leading to the discovery of two additional camps in the surrounding areas.

These camps contained evidence of habitation, including areas for sleeping and remnants of food supplies, indicating they were used by groups of people. During the search, authorities found various non-perishable food items, sleeping mats, tarps, kitchen utensils, and notably, a solar panel, suggesting a degree of self-sufficiency for those occupying the sites.

As part of the ongoing security efforts, the operation extended to surrounding communities, including Copetes, Vicente Guerrero, Charco Azul, Santa María de Cuevas, Rancho El Colorado, Cienega de Loya, and Belisario Domínguez itself, located in Chihuahua's mountainous zone. Security forces conducted vehicle inspections and interviewed more than 65 individuals to gather intelligence and combat crime effectively.