The situation raised alarms among authorities and relatives, who reported their disappearance and demanded their swift location. Days later, the electricians were found alive, which relieved the concern of their families; however, investigations continued to clarify the circumstances in which they were deprived of their liberty.
Progress in the investigation The detention of the municipal Secretary of Public Security comes as part of the inquiries that seek to identify those responsible for this event. The Secretary of Public Security of the municipality of Matehuala, in San Luis Potosí, was arrested for his alleged participation in the kidnapping of seven electricians, a case that recently generated great concern at the national level. The capture of the official represents a relevant turn in the investigations into the disappearance of the workers.
According to reports, Jorge Peña is accused of his possible involvement in the illegal deprivation of liberty of the electricians, who had been reported as missing in recent days while carrying out work in the region.
The case of the missing electricians The events go back to March 21, when seven workers, natives of San Luis Potosí, lost contact with their families while traveling through the Matehuala area. According to the available information, the official is already under the custody of the authorities, while his legal situation is determined.
This case has also led to other actions by the authorities, who maintain operations and open lines of investigation to clarify if there are more people involved or possible links with criminal groups in the region. The case has generated concern because it involves a high-ranking public security official, which reveals possible failures or infiltrations within the corporations in charge of protecting citizens.
