Three held in San Luis Acatlán with arms and 14 bags of suspected marijuana
Three men were detained in Colonia Agua Zarca, San Luis Acatlán, during a joint security operation. Officers seized two firearms, cartridges and 14 bags of herb described as suspected marijuana, plus a scooter.
🇲🇽 Colonia Agua Zarca, San Luis Acatlán, Guerrero · Mexico
A joint operation in Colonia Agua Zarca, in the municipal seat of San Luis
Acatlán, led to the detention of three men and the seizure of two firearms,
magazines, live cartridges, suspected marijuana and a scooter.[1]The detained
men were identified as Gustavo ‘N’, José ‘N’ and Francisco ‘N’.[1]The
operation involved the State Police with the Guerrero prosecutor’s office, the
National Guard, the Mexican Army, the Navy and the federal security secretariat.[1]
Officers seized a 5.56 rifle, a handmade pistol, cartridges and 14 bags of dry
herb in Colonia Agua Zarca.[2]The 14 transparent plastic bags held dry green
herb described as having characteristics similar to marijuana.[1]Officers
also seized an Italika Gran Turismo Sport scooter at the scene.[1]
The three men were placed under the corresponding proceedings to determine their
possible responsibility.[3]The authorities said the detainees are presumed
innocent until a court issues a sentence establishing their responsibility.[1]
Photos and video
Photo of the interinstitutional operation that led to the detention. Photo: EspecialPhoto details
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