The Secretary of Citizen Security of Mexico City, Pablo Vázquez Camacho, reported that until Friday, April 25, a total of 20 people have reported being pricked with needles in the facilities of the Collective Transportation System Metro (STC) of the capital. Two of these individuals tested positive for alleged drug supply after undergoing a toxicology examination during medical attention.
Vázquez Camacho detailed that the Attorney General's Office of Mexico City and interdisciplinary groups are investigating these events, which have also been reported in other countries such as Spain and the United Kingdom. So far, two cases have tested positive in the drug analysis, and efforts are underway to establish whether the presence of these drugs is related to the needle prick.
The official mentioned that both the Ministry and the Metro have a solid protocol for addressing these emergency cases. All personnel working in public transportation are trained to provide immediate assistance in similar situations.
The last two reported cases occurred last Friday at the Allende and Viveros/Derechos Humanos stations on Lines 2 and 3, respectively, where two women suffered pricks on their arms and subsequently experienced drowsiness. Fifteen toxicology tests have been conducted, the results of which will be revealed by the Attorney General's Office to determine the type of drug involved.
In the event of an incident being reported, affected individuals receive first aid from the Medical Rescue and Emergency Squad (ERUM) within the Metro facilities and, if necessary, are transferred to a medical unit for specialized care.
