Mexico's Unlicensed Firearms 6 Arrested, 4,000 Displaced

Mexico's Unlicensed Firearms 6 Arrested, 4,000 Displaced

Post by : Raina Mansoor

June 10, 2024 3:18 p.m. 1096

In the crime-plagued southern state of Chiapas, Mexico, violence has spiked due to clashes between the Jalisco New Generation and Sinaloa cartels, the country's two major criminal organizations. Reports emerged over the weekend of armed individuals descending on the Tila municipality, engaging in gunfire and arson, targeting homes and businesses.

According to the Chiapas prosecutor's office, the unrest led to the displacement of over 4,000 people, who sought refuge in shelters after "hiding in their homes following acts of violence." Tragically, the violence resulted in the deaths of two individuals, including a minor, while at least 17 properties were set ablaze, and over 20 vehicles were either burned or vandalized.

Authorities swiftly responded to the escalating situation, with the prosecutor's office confirming the arrest of six individuals found in possession of unlicensed firearms in the affected area.

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Local reports detailed the alarming scene, with armed men reportedly coercing youths to join criminal gangs, underscoring the pervasive threat posed by cartel violence in the region.

The ongoing conflict between the Jalisco New Generation and Sinaloa cartels revolves around the control of drug trafficking routes and other criminal enterprises like extortion, as analyzed by the InSight Crime think tank.

Mexico's struggle with organized crime has exacted a heavy toll, with over 450,000 murders recorded since 2006, when the government initiated military interventions to combat drug trafficking. The majority of these fatalities are attributed to the activities of criminal syndicates, highlighting the entrenched nature of Mexico's security challenges.

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