The recent arrest of Carlos Arturo B. R. has highlighted the challenges faced by law enforcement in their fight against crime and organized crime, as well as the importance of maintaining high standards of integrity within security corporations. Authorities continue to investigate the case to clarify the origin of the ammunition found in the possession of the state agent.
The detention took place on Sunday, March 9, when military personnel arrested Carlos Arturo B. R. for the illegal trafficking of 8,400 cartridges for R-15 and AK-47 rifles, while he was heading from Ciudad Juárez to Chihuahua. The arrest was made at a Review and Control Checkpoint located approximately 50 kilometers south of Ciudad Juárez. Carlos Arturo B. R., known as “Turris,” worked as an escort for the head of Internal Affairs of the State Public Security Secretariat.
During the inspection of the state agent's vehicle, the 8,400 usable cartridges, designed for high-powered weapons, were found. The State Public Security Secretariat confirmed the detention of Carlos Arturo "N," noting that he was in the process of being discharged from the corporation due to repeated absences.
In a statement, the SSPE reported that Carlos Arturo B. R. had stopped showing up for work since the end of January, accumulating absences until the end of February, which prompted the institution to initiate an internal investigation. The head of the SSPE, Gilberto Loya Chávez, emphasized the importance of responsibility and commitment in the work of police officers.
He highlighted that the institution is made up of men and women with integrity and a deep vocation for service, reaffirming the commitment not to allow individual actions to tarnish the work and dedication of the majority. President Claudia Sheinbaum had previously called for an end to the trafficking of weapons to Mexico, pointing out the need to combat such illegal activities.
