Rural Police Seize Arsenal and Four Vehicles Following Clash in Cuauhtémoc

“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat 

No officers were reported injured following the exchange of gunfire, and a search operation was launched to locate those responsible.

Officers from the Rural Police successfully seized a significant arsenal—including a .50-caliber rifle—along with narcotics and four vehicles, following a clash that took place in the mountainous region near the Cuauhtémoc toll booth, the State Public Security Secretariat (SSPE) reported.

According to a press release issued by the agency, the seizure was the result of crime prevention and deterrence operations conducted in hard-to-reach areas—initiatives directed by Gilberto Loya Chávez, head of the SSPE.

The incident occurred on the afternoon of May 13, when officers from the force, while conducting patrols along dirt trails, spotted a convoy of armed men who fled upon noticing the police presence.

Consequently, a pursuit ensued across rugged terrain, during which the armed group subsequently opened fire on the officers.

Officers from the Undersecretariat of Police Deployment immediately returned fire, overwhelming the suspected criminals with superior firepower. Finding themselves outmatched by the state forces, the aggressors abandoned their vehicles to block the road before fleeing on foot across the rugged terrain.

At the scene, agents seized three long guns and a high-powered .50-caliber rifle, in addition to 20 magazines and over 570 rounds of live ammunition of various calibers. Inside the vehicles, they also discovered seven plate carriers, one ballistic helmet, and nearly half a kilogram of marijuana.

The seized vehicles included a Dodge Durango reported stolen in Texas, a RAM 2500 reported stolen in Albuquerque, as well as a Ford Platinum and a GMC Yukon.

It is worth noting that no officers were reported injured following the exchange of gunfire. Subsequently, a search operation was deployed in the area in an attempt to locate those responsible.

Finally, Secretary Gilberto Loya issued instructions to maintain a permanent presence of the Rural Police and special units in the western region to ensure the safety of the inhabitants. All seized items were placed at the disposal of the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) for the compilation of the corresponding investigative file.

Source: El Heraldo de Chihuahua