The head of Government of Mexico City, Clara Brugada, confirmed that so far 41 formal complaints of needle pricks against public transportation passengers have been filed in the capital. Of these complaints, only in 15 cases was the existence of injuries confirmed, which did not pose a life-threatening risk to the victims.
In a press conference, Brugada assured that the relevant institutions have adopted measures for prevention, follow-up, and investigation of each of the cases. It was also reported that legal and psychological assistance will be provided to the victims, and a security operation will be deployed in public transportation units with the presence of thousands of agents.
Prosecutor Bertha Alcalde communicated that, of the 41 complaints received, only in 15 was the existence of injuries corroborated and in four the presence of a toxic substance was confirmed. So far, there has been no evidence that these acts are related to kidnapping or sexual abuse attempts.
The Secretary of Citizen Security, Pablo Vázquez Camacho, detailed a new "immediate protocol" for security to address this type of complaint. Undercover police will be implemented to conduct surveillance and detention of criminal behaviors, providing initial contact to the victims and referring them for specialized medical attention.
In the investigated cases, studies were conducted to determine possible health risks for individuals, and it was confirmed that the injuries did not endanger the lives of the victims. In this regard, it was emphasized that there have been no recorded attempts of kidnapping or sexual abuse in relation to these incidents.
