Weapons and cell phones are seized in two inspections of the Culiacán prison
After the fight that left an inmate dead in the Culiacán penitentiary center, authorities carried out two searches in which a pistol, a supplied magazine, 14 useful cartridges and 13 cell phones were seized.
The first of the operations found, in addition to the above, four mobile phone chargers, a radio, a laptop computer with its charger and nine handmade tips. In the second inspection, carried out with the support of guards and state police, only one cell phone, two chargers, a USB cable and four tips were located.
They reinforce external surveillance
Elements of the National Guard, the Army and the Special Operations Group reinforced the perimeter of the prison as a preventive measure. The State Public Security Secretariat reported that in each review the corresponding complaints have been presented to the public ministry.
The events that triggered the searches
On Wednesday, July 22, a fight occurred between several inmates. One inmate suffered serious injuries from a sharp weapon and was taken to a hospital, where he was later confirmed dead. The victim was identified as Jorge Alberto “N”, 41 years old. The reason for his admission to the prison was not revealed.
During the conflict, guards and state police intervened inside, while the outside was guarded by the military and the National Guard, managing to control the situation.
