Ten miners in Sinaloa were mistakenly killed by 'Los Chapitos' who thought they were part of a rival group, as revealed by Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch.
In a tragic case of mistaken identity, ten miners who were kidnapped in Sinaloa were killed by members of the criminal faction 'Los Chapitos,' who confused them for rival gang members of 'Los Mayos.' This revelation came from Omar García Harfuch, the Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, during a press briefing on February 10. According to early reports from the Army about the arrests of four alleged perpetrators, the confusion stemmed from how similar the miners looked to the rival gang members.
Harfuch detailed that the four individuals arrested belong to 'Los Chapitos,' a faction that has been actively competing for control of the drug trade in Sinaloa since 2024. The ongoing turf war between these groups has led to increased violence and insecurity in the region, impacting ordinary citizens, including miners who became innocent victims in this conflict. The incident highlights the menacing environment under which local communities are forced to operate.
The authorities are currently conducting further investigations and anticipate more arrests that could clarify the motivations behind this gruesome attack. According to Harfuch, gathering more significant evidence is critical to understanding the broader implications of gang rivalries in the area, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures to protect vulnerable populations caught in the crossfire of organized crime.
