During the operation, authorities located 1,599 people in the intervened centers. Of these, 1,518 were reintegrated with their families, 80 channeled to centers that comply with current regulations, and one more requested voluntary exit. Authorities indicated that the strategy had previously contemplated these scenarios to avoid violations of the rights of the residents. The intervention is part of a policy that seeks to verify, regularize, and certify addiction treatment centers, in addition to ensuring they comply with health and civil protection standards. The operation involved the State Health Secretariat, COPRISEM, the Commission for the Search for Missing Persons, Civil Protection, the state DIF, as well as federal forces such as the National Guard, Sedena, and the Navy. Authorities stated that these actions also aim to prevent crime and address the causes of violence linked to substance use. Security and health The Government of the State of Mexico maintains that this strategy seeks to elevate the quality of services and guarantee adequate care for people with addictions, while also addressing factors that contribute to violence. The progress of these actions could redefine the operation of the so-called 'annexes' in the entity, a sector that has historically operated with regulatory gaps and is now under greater institutional scrutiny. Federal, state, and municipal authorities secured 53 addiction rehabilitation centers in the State of Mexico, as part of an integral strategy that seeks to regulate these spaces to prevent irregularities and associated security risks. The operation was carried out between March 13 and 20, with the participation of security forces and health departments, within the framework of the Integral Strategy for the Regularization of Rehabilitation Centers promoted by the Peace Table led by Governor Delfina Gómez Álvarez. According to authorities, inspections were carried out in 94 centers known as 'annexes,' where irregular conditions or possible links to criminal conduct were allegedly detected. As a result, 53 properties were secured: 29 in the municipality of Ecatepec and 24 in Naucalpan. The actions focused exclusively on spaces where people were staying, excluding support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
