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Situation under control in Rocky Point
Mayor Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta: Authorities acted according to security protocol
HERMOSILLO, SON; 18 DICEMBER 2013.- Rocky Point Mayor Professor Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta has informed that the situation is calm after a confrontation between Mexican Federal authorities and members of a criminal organization in the early morning hours in the area known as Sandy Beach.
In a press conference where he was accompanied by State Attorney General (PGEJ), Carlos Navarro Sugich, the Mayor assured the public that thanks to the rapid and strong response by all three levels of law enforcement, “the situation is now under control”.
“The residents of Puerto Peñasco can relax…as can tourists in the area where many condominiums are found. Security protocols were followed according to law enforcement regulations”, he said.
Figueroa Zazueta further explained that the operation is now one of vigilance in the city, meant to insure the safety and security of residents and visitors. He went on to thank Governor Guillermo Padrés Elías and Attorney General Navarro Sugich.
The Mayor pointed out that this is the first time this type of violent confrontation has occurred during his Administration, and that the incident unfolded in a dramatic manner and would surely capture public attention, despite more than a year of tranquility.
“Tourists living in or visiting the area should feel safe and take comfort in the fact that three levels of law enforcement came together to smother criminal activity, leaving only five dead…all of them presumed delinquent at this time.
“We understand the concern, but foreigners should know that this was a military operation specifically targeting those involved in organized crime who, unfortunately, resisted arrest”.
- RP is and will continue to be a safe tourist destination
- Today, Federal intelligence forces realized an operation that, among other things, sought to maintain that security and tranquility that we so enjoy
- During the operation, a group of criminals resisted arrest and were eventually quashed by federal forces aided by the Marines
- The safety of civilians remained at the forefront throughout the operation
- Although the operation was 100% Federal, it was done in coordination and with the cooperation of all levels of law enforcement
- The Mayor of Rocky Point saw to it that calm was returned to his city and personally guaranteed the peace and tranquility of all residents and their families as well as tourists and other visitors
- Mayor Figueroa Zazueta believes the intervention of federal forces should be seen as necessary for the protection of all within the city
- There is no curfew being imposed now that peace has been reclaimed
- Cooperation between three levels of law enforcement, as was evidenced today, is key to the tranquility of families
- Residents and tourists should take comfort in the fact that their safety is of primary importance in the State of Sonora
- Federal forces returned the peace of this community by acting rapidly and swiftly
- The State Government will remain alert and ready to protect the security and guarantee the safety of everyone in Rocky Point
- The message is clear: Neither Rocky Point nor Sonora have room for criminals and will make every effort to maintain this State’s status as the safest along the border
Mayor Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta: Authorities acted according to security protocol
HERMOSILLO, SON; 18 DICEMBER 2013.- Rocky Point Mayor Professor Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta has informed that the situation is calm after a confrontation between Mexican Federal authorities and members of a criminal organization in the early morning hours in the area known as Sandy Beach.
In a press conference where he was accompanied by State Attorney General (PGEJ), Carlos Navarro Sugich, the Mayor assured the public that thanks to the rapid and strong response by all three levels of law enforcement, “the situation is now under control”.
“The residents of Puerto Peñasco can relax…as can tourists in the area where many condominiums are found. Security protocols were followed according to law enforcement regulations”, he said.
Figueroa Zazueta further explained that the operation is now one of vigilance in the city, meant to insure the safety and security of residents and visitors. He went on to thank Governor Guillermo Padrés Elías and Attorney General Navarro Sugich.
The Mayor pointed out that this is the first time this type of violent confrontation has occurred during his Administration, and that the incident unfolded in a dramatic manner and would surely capture public attention, despite more than a year of tranquility.
“Tourists living in or visiting the area should feel safe and take comfort in the fact that three levels of law enforcement came together to smother criminal activity, leaving only five dead…all of them presumed delinquent at this time.
“We understand the concern, but foreigners should know that this was a military operation specifically targeting those involved in organized crime who, unfortunately, resisted arrest”.
- RP is and will continue to be a safe tourist destination
- Today, Federal intelligence forces realized an operation that, among other things, sought to maintain that security and tranquility that we so enjoy
- During the operation, a group of criminals resisted arrest and were eventually quashed by federal forces aided by the Marines
- The safety of civilians remained at the forefront throughout the operation
- Although the operation was 100% Federal, it was done in coordination and with the cooperation of all levels of law enforcement
- The Mayor of Rocky Point saw to it that calm was returned to his city and personally guaranteed the peace and tranquility of all residents and their families as well as tourists and other visitors
- Mayor Figueroa Zazueta believes the intervention of federal forces should be seen as necessary for the protection of all within the city
- There is no curfew being imposed now that peace has been reclaimed
- Cooperation between three levels of law enforcement, as was evidenced today, is key to the tranquility of families
- Residents and tourists should take comfort in the fact that their safety is of primary importance in the State of Sonora
- Federal forces returned the peace of this community by acting rapidly and swiftly
- The State Government will remain alert and ready to protect the security and guarantee the safety of everyone in Rocky Point
- The message is clear: Neither Rocky Point nor Sonora have room for criminals and will make every effort to maintain this State’s status as the safest along the border
