200 Kilos of Explosives Found on the Aguascalientes-Zacatecas Border

“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat

As part of ongoing efforts to maintain security and public order in the state, security forces from all three levels of government located, neutralized, and seized over 200 kilograms of explosive material in the community of Zacatequillas, Aguascalientes, near the border with the municipality of Cuauhtémoc, Zacatecas.

The incident began after a report was made to the 911 emergency system regarding armed individuals at the junction of Zacatequillas and State Highway 210. In response, members of the Zacatecas Immediate Reaction Force (FRIZ)—working alongside the Mexican Army, the National Guard, and the Investigative Police of the State Attorney General’s Office (FGJEZ)—conducted patrols to deter and prevent crime.

Near the railway tracks running through the Zacatequillas community, a potential threat was identified when several bundles covered in sawdust, displaying unusual characteristics, were discovered.

Upon approaching to investigate, officers spotted wires and antennas suggesting the presence of explosive devices; consequently, appropriate safety protocols were immediately activated to protect the public.

As a preventive measure, the Mexican Army and the National Guard temporarily closed traffic in both directions of the highway. Meanwhile, Mexican Army personnel specializing in explosive handling and disposal, coordinating with FRIZ officers, carried out the necessary operations to neutralize the threat.

Following the specialists’ intervention, a total of 233 kilograms of explosive material was successfully neutralized and secured, thereby preventing potential harm to the civilian population and the railway infrastructure.

Once the operation concluded and any risk had been ruled out, authorities proceeded with the necessary steps to process and secure the recovered material. The State Peacebuilding and Security Board reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the preventive and operational actions that ensure the preservation of peace, tranquility, and the well-being of the people of Zacatecas.