The Attorney General's Office (FGR) reported Monday morning, March 16, various 'clarifications' regarding the capture and death of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, 'El Mencho', in Tapalpa, Jalisco. The official communication begins with the following statement from the Prosecutor's Office: 'The investigation and operational actions carried out by this institution are conducted under the principles of honesty, loyalty, professionalism, integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness, as well as with strict adherence to legality.' The rest of the communication aims to address the information shared by 'various individuals' regarding the set of cabins where the detention operation of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) leader took place. It also highlights the possible 'contamination' of the scene by these unauthorized persons who entered the property where Oseguera was presumably located. Consequently, the Attorney General's Office cannot determine if the objects or evidence that have been publicly stated to have been found in these properties were actually there. Likewise, it is not possible to establish whether the items found were preserved in accordance with the corresponding legal and forensic protocols, which could break the chain of custody of potential evidence. There is a high probability of contamination of the crime scene, a situation that will be assessed to determine the corresponding legal actions at the appropriate time. Therefore, the Attorney General's Office has initiated an investigation to determine if any public servant committed an irregularity by not preserving the scene.
