Guardia Civil Estatal officers detained Marco “N”, 25, and Ramón “N”, 20, in Ciudad Valles during security and surveillance patrols under the Huasteca Segura operation.[1] The detentions resulted from security devices and operational actions deployed to strengthen security in the state.[2] Those detained and the seized substances were placed at the disposal of the competent authorities to investigate and determine possible responsibility.[1] Authorities are examining whether the men belong to a criminal group operating in the area.[1]

Officers seized about twenty doses of “cristal” and about seven doses of marijuana from the two men, allegedly held for sale.[1] El Exprés described the marijuana as bags of green, dry herb with the characteristics of marijuana and the other substance as similar to “cristal”.[2]

The state Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection, through the Guardia Civil Estatal, maintains surveillance devices and operational actions across the four regions to strengthen public safety.[1] The competent authorities will continue the investigations to determine possible responsibility.[2]