The Head of Government of Mexico City, Clara Brugada Molina, reported that security measures have been implemented in the public transport of the capital to address incidents of 'pinchings'. Undercover police officers have been deployed to monitor and detect possible criminal behavior in the transport system.
The Secretary of Citizen Security, Pablo Vázquez, detailed the protocol to be followed in case someone reports a pinch. Medical attention will be provided on-site, relocating the person to a health unit for a complete medical evaluation. Subsequently, a toxicological test will be conducted to rule out the presence of foreign substances before filing a complaint.
The Attorney General's Office of Mexico City confirmed the existence of 41 complaints regarding 'pinchings' in public transport. Bertha María Alcalde Luján, head of the FGJCDMX, detailed that the incidents have mainly been recorded in the Metro, followed by the Metrobús, the public roadway, and the Pumabús. 15 cases with puncture wounds have been identified, while the rest involved scratches or scrapes, with no serious injuries.
Tests have been conducted on all victims to rule out the presence of external substances, finding only four cases with presumed exposure to narcotics. Attorney Alcalde Luján dismissed the idea that 'pinchings' are related to attempts at kidnapping or sexual assault, although there are reports of missing belongings in four cases. The presence of a specific criminal pattern has been ruled out.
To reinforce security and prevent these incidents, additional measures have been announced. 5,800 police officers will be incorporated into Metro security operations. Some of these agents will be undercover and will focus on detecting criminal behavior, providing assistance, and preventing risk situations for users. All Metro platforms will have police presence to enhance security.
