Three Women Arrested in Mexico City with Drugs and Firearm
Mexico City, May 29 – Three women were arrested on Friday evening in Mexico City by officers from the Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) for the alleged possession of marijuana, cocaine, and a firearm in the Venustiano Carranza borough.
The arrests were made during a surveillance operation in the Emilio Carranza neighborhood, specifically on Circunvalación ring road and Alfarería street. Police observed a group of women inside a white car, seemingly handling and counting bags typically used for drug distribution.
Details of the Arrest and Seized Items
Upon witnessing a potential criminal act, officers approached the vehicle and requested the women to exit. According to a bulletin issued by the SSC, a firearm was visible on the passenger seat. A subsequent preventive search, conducted in accordance with police protocols, uncovered 38 small bags containing apparent marijuana, 80 small packages with a crystalline rock-like substance, and 77 small bags with a white rock-like substance. Additionally, cell phones and cash were seized.
Suspects Identified and Prior Record Revealed
The three women, aged 20, 41, and 46, were arrested. Their constitutional rights were read to them before they were handed over to the Public Ministry agent, who will determine their legal status. Further investigation revealed that the 41-year-old woman has a prior entry into the Mexico City Penitentiary System from 2004 for aggravated assault.
Alleged Links to Organized Crime
Authorities also indicated that the detained women are reportedly connected to a criminal group operating in the central area of Mexico City. This group is believed to be involved in drug trafficking, homicides, extortion, and other illicit activities. The arrests are a direct result of ongoing intelligence and field investigations by the SSC aimed at combating high-impact crimes in the Venustiano Carranza borough.
The Secretariat of Citizen Security continues its efforts to dismantle criminal organizations and enhance public safety across Mexico City.
