The Government of Mexico City reported this Thursday that 90% of the cases of alleged stabbings that occurred in the Metro and other public transport systems have not shown the presence of narcotics, according to specialized toxicological analyses. Although the complaints are taken seriously, authorities have found no evidence of kidnappings or sexual assaults associated with these incidents.
During a press conference led by the Head of Government, Clara Brugada Molina; the Attorney General of Justice, Bertha María Alcalde Luján; and the Secretary of Citizen Security, Pablo Vázquez Camacho, the findings of the investigations and the measures that will be implemented to strengthen security in the Metro were detailed. "Every report is investigated with objectivity, scientific rigor, and a multidisciplinary approach," it was noted.
Of the 41 reported cases, only 15 medically confirmed an injury compatible with a puncture. Undercover agents, canine teams, and specialized groups will be deployed to enhance surveillance. Information to users will be intensified so that they know how to act in case of an emergency and avoid unnecessary alarm.
Additionally, the transfer to health centers, clinical sample collection, medical attention, and legal and psychological support for affected individuals is guaranteed. More than 5,800 police officers are deployed in the Metro, with a permanent presence on platforms, turnstiles, and train cars to address any situation immediately.
"If someone feels a pinch or witnesses a suspicious situation, they should report it immediately," recommended Attorney General Alcalde Luján. Despite only 4 cases detecting substances in the body, these are being analyzed to determine their origin. The reported symptoms do not always correspond with the presence of drugs, and in many cases, there were no puncture wounds.
The Head of Government, Clara Brugada, reiterated her administration's commitment to the safety of public transport users, emphasizing that there have been no kidnappings, attempts at abduction, or sexual assaults associated with these reports. The population is urged to remain calm and not spread unverified rumors to avoid generating unnecessary panic.
