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Two kidnapping victims rescued in operation that killed security agents, García Harfuch reports

From El Universal · () Spanish

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

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Authorities rescued two kidnapping victims in Omealca, Veracruz, after a security operation faced an armed attack by organized crime members.
  • Two SSPC agents died and another officer was injured in the attack, according to Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch.
  • The rescue involved the SSPC, Army, Navy, National Guard, state prosecutors and Veracruz’s Public Security Secretariat.

Two people held in a kidnapping were rescued “safe and sound” during an operation in Omealca, Veracruz, Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch reported.

The operation followed an attack on SSPC agents who were carrying out investigative work in the municipality. Two agents died from gunfire and a female colleague was injured, according to García Harfuch.

safe and sound

· Omar García HarfuchThe security secretary described the condition of the two rescued kidnapping victims.

After the attack, Mexico’s Security Cabinet continued the deployment to locate and free the victims. The operation involved the SSPC, Army, Navy, National Guard, the state prosecutor’s office and Veracruz’s Public Security Secretariat.

García Harfuch thanked Governor Rocío Nahle for her support and backing. He said the two rescued people were unharmed.

Unfortunately, two colleagues lost their lives and a female colleague was injured

· Omar García HarfuchGarcía Harfuch described the consequences of the attack on SSPC personnel.
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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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