A patrol that found more than expected (and less peace)
Imagine the scene: an ordinary Monday in the idyllic Los Angeles subdivision of Culiacán. The Special Forces Groups were walking, perhaps thinking about the traffic or what they would have for dinner, when their gaze came across a somewhat… explosive decorative detail. It was not flowers or children’s toys that adorned the exterior of a residence, but useful cartridges scattered with the delicacy of someone throwing confetti after a party. But of course, the party here must have been of high caliber.
Upon peeking out, the sight inside was even more moving: explosive devices and tactical equipment. Come on, the basic kit of the modern home, according to some. Quickly, they decided that that house needed urgent protection. It’s not going to be that someone comes in to steal the cutlery… or the detonators.
The family reunion: army, police and 34 explosive “guests”
In order not to do things halfway, the army and the State Preventive Police arrived to stand guard. Because nothing says “quiet neighborhood” like a militarized perimeter. Federal agents, acting as detectives in a much less glamorous version than on television, searched the property. And oh, surprise: in addition to the fireworks already sighted, they found 11 loose cartridges, a well-fed magazine, two linked bands with 265 useful cartridges (so as not to fall short) and two tactical vests. For a moment they thought it was the headquarters of an extreme shooting club, but the participation certificates were missing.
The jewel in the crown, however, was the 34 improvised explosive devices. Thirty-four. A figure high enough to make you wonder if the owner was planning to open a branch of artisanal fireworks or simply had unwavering faith in the “just in case.” To prevent any of these “homemade experiments” from deciding to activate on their own, the experts from the Against Explosives cells invited them to a “controlled destruction.” A fancy way of saying they smashed them in a safe place, because exploding in your neighbor’s yard is rude.
The mystery of the owner: Collection fanatic or private security enthusiast?
The Attorney General’s Office (FGR), with the curiosity that characterizes them, has initiated the first investigations. Their mission: discover the identity of the owner of this dream home with an explosive basement. Could he be an eccentric collector? A prepper who was overly enthusiastic? Or just someone who confused “home staging” with “weapon staging”? The investigation seeks to determine the origin of the firearms, the magazines, the cartridges, the tactical equipment and, of course, those homemade explosives that are never missing in a cozy home.
Meanwhile, in the Los Angeles neighborhood, neighbors are probably reevaluating the true meaning of “living in a hot zone.” The next meeting of the settlers association promises to be interesting. The main point of the day: revise the condominium regulations to explicitly prohibit the storage of Browning 7.62×51 mm caliber machine guns next to flower pots.
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