In the country, the dismantling of illegal video surveillance systems continues. Elements of the Secretariat of the Navy (Semar) disabled cameras installed by organized crime groups in Acapulco, Guerrero, with the purpose of monitoring the activities of security corporations.
During surveillance rounds in various neighborhoods of Acapulco, Semar personnel discovered cameras installed in an artisanal manner on telephone and light poles, proceeding to dismantle 35 devices. These devices were made available to the State Attorney General's Office (FGE) to integrate the corresponding investigation.
"This crime is characterized by the use of unauthorized surveillance systems to obtain information on the movements of security forces, with the aim of facilitating criminal activities," the authorities stated. The removal of these cameras reduces the operational capacity of criminal groups in drug trafficking and street-level drug dealing.
In February, in Acapulco, 11 irregularly installed cameras were also removed, with this action being the responsibility of Semar. Additionally, in the municipality of Naucalpan, State of Mexico, authorities from the State Police, Municipal Police, and National Guard dismantled a system of illegal cameras in several neighborhoods on March 6.
The operation was carried out after the discovery of a body with recording equipment on March 4 in the San Rafael Chamapa neighborhood, which initiated an investigation to clarify the homicide and the use of surveillance cameras. Also, in Chiapas, on January 5, 30 strategically located video surveillance cameras were disabled in Frontera Hidalgo and Suchiate, which were used by a criminal cell to commit extortion and kidnappings.
