Four alleged generators of violence and a large arsenalamong which a large-caliber Barrett-type rifle stands out, were seized in two successful actions carried out by members of the Sedena and the Ministerial Criminal Investigation Agency of Sonora.
According to information offered by the Sonora Attorney General’s Office, in both operations seven firearms were seizeda grenade, a Barrett rifle, nine magazines, cartridges, tactical and communication equipment and three vehicles.
Operations launched in San Luis Río Colorado
The Prosecutor’s Office reported that the first of the two operations began after detect the presence of armed people outside a homelocated on San Lucas Street in the Aeropuerto neighborhood.
“At the scene, AMIC agents, in collaboration with Army personnel, captured Marco Antonio ‘N’35 years old, originally from Chihuahua, Patricio ‘N’43 years old, originally from Durango, Juan Antonio ‘N’25 years old, originally from Sinaloa, already Candide ‘N’47 years old, originally from San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora,” the agency detailed.
Inside the home, four automatic weapons were found, some of them with telescopic sights, three pistols and a high dose of glass, as well as chargers for firearms. For this reason, the authorities requested a search warrant.
As a result of both operations, four subjects were arrested. Photo: Attorney General’s Office of Sonora
“Inside the property a .50 caliber Barrett rifle was seized, two magazines supplied with .50 caliber cartridges, a fragmentation grenade, a metal box with various 5.56 caliber shots and five magazines supplied with 7.62×51 and 9 millimeter caliber cartridges. A magazine carrying vest was also found with nine magazines supplied with .223 caliber shots,” the agency listed.
Additionally, authorities seized a car Chrysler PT Cruiser, a Hummer H3 and a modified GMC Tahoe pickup truckwhich has Arizona plates, ballistic vests and radios.
The alleged criminals were presented before the Public Ministry, who will determine responsibility for the commission of the crimes of drug dealing, criminal association and falconeo.
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