More than 100 federal agents, ministerial officers, and personnel from the Human Rights Commission entered the San Francisco Kobén Penitentiary, where they activated cellblock inspection protocols, seizing homemade weapons, drugs, cash, and cell phones. Despite the discontent expressed by some inmates, no altercations with the authorities were reported.
During the early hours of Saturday, January 24, federal and state authorities deployed a large-scale operation inside the prison, focusing primarily on the sectors housing inmates convicted of serious crimes.
The deployment was carried out simultaneously in the different cellblocks of the penitentiary, with the participation of more than 100 members of the Mexican Army, the National Guard (GN), and the Navy (Semar), as well as ministerial personnel from the Campeche State Attorney General’s Office (FGECAM). Canine units and personnel equipped with riot gear also participated in the operation.
The operation focused on inspecting dormitories and belongings of inmates, where prohibited items were found, including bladed weapons, cell phones, drugs such as marijuana and synthetic substances, homemade alcohol, and cash.
Security forces entered both the prison and the access points to the penitentiary and the town of Kobén to prevent incidents. No riots, injuries, or serious incidents were reported during the operation.
Personnel from the Campeche State Human Rights Commission (Codhecam) also participated, monitoring the operation to ensure respect for the human rights of inmates during the inspections.
The seized material was made available to the competent authorities for the integration of the corresponding investigations and the determination of responsibilities, both within the prison and in relation to possible networks for the entry of illicit objects.
Source: poresto
