In Culiacán, Sinaloa, an operation led by the Secretary of National Defense was deployed in the Las Quintas neighborhood following reports of gunfire in various sectors of the city. According to authorities, reports began early in the morning in neighborhoods such as Las Quintas, La Campiña, Villas del Real, Villa Satélite, Barrio El Palmito, March 21, and Miguel Hidalgo. Although there have been no reports of injured or deceased individuals related to the gunfire, security forces remain on alert.
During the operation, authorities focused on strategic points such as El Dorado Boulevard, near the Musala Island bridge, where a zone was cordoned off. A property that was allegedly used as a safe house and clandestine monitoring center was secured, in addition to the detention of two individuals and the seizure of high-powered weapons. A monitoring system with over 100 cameras overseeing different roadways in the city was found.
Discretion has been maintained regarding what was secured at the site, and access to the area has been restricted. Authorities continue with the corresponding investigations and have secured the area. In the Las Quintas neighborhood, classes were suspended as a precautionary measure due to the deployed military operation.
Regarding the situation of violence in Sinaloa, it was reported that reporter Felicitos Trujillo expressed concern about the ongoing criminal acts in the region. Various incidents, such as murders, kidnappings, vehicle thefts, and homes being shot at, have been occurring constantly. Although some stabilization was expected, violence persists, causing concern among the population and local authorities.
In summary, the situation in Culiacán has been tense, with reports of shootouts and a military operation deployed in the city. Although the details of what happened have not been fully revealed, authorities continue to investigate to clarify the events and maintain security in the region.
