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Ciudad Juárez, Chih. – The Municipal Public Security Secretariat (SSPM) of Ciudad Juárez has reported a significant downward trend in violent crime, announcing 28 homicides recorded during October 2026. According to the head of the corporation, César Omar Muñoz Morales, this figure represents a 50 percent reduction compared to the same period in the previous year.
The data was presented during a weekly press conference led by Mayor Héctor Rafael Ortiz Orpinel, where officials provided a comprehensive balance of the department’s operational results. Muñoz Morales highlighted that when comparing current figures to those from a decade ago, the reduction in homicides exceeds 70 percent, although specific absolute data for this long-term comparison was not detailed during the presentation.
Operational Results and Enforcement
The SSPM detailed several key achievements in its ongoing efforts to maintain public order and combat criminal activity:
- Firearm Seizures: Officers successfully removed 32 firearms of various types and calibers from circulation to prevent their use in criminal acts.
- Combating Drug Trafficking: Operations aimed at detecting and preventing drug distribution resulted in the seizure of over 34 kilograms of illicit substances, along with 722 individual doses.
- Judicial Actions: The department executed 150 arrest warrants. Notably, over 90 percent of these warrants were related to health-related offenses, which encompass various illicit activities linked to controlled substances.
The Secretary attributed these results to enhanced surveillance strategies and strengthened coordination between security institutions across different levels of government.
Public Safety at Mass Events
In addition to crime statistics, the SSPM provided an update on security measures implemented during mass gatherings. Over the past month, the city hosted more than 35 major events, including concerts, sporting matches, festivals, parades, and family-oriented activities. According to the report, all these events concluded with "saldo blanco" (no major incidents reported).
Muñoz Morales emphasized that the successful management of these gatherings reflects a positive trend in the use of public recreational and cultural spaces, requiring precise operational coordination and preventive deployments to ensure the safety of thousands of attendees.
Source: ADN | A Diario Network
