In a recent operation under the Plan Michoacán for Peace and Justice, security forces in the state of Michoacán seized and disabled 11 illegal surveillance cameras that had been installed in various locations throughout the city of Zamora. The cameras were reportedly positioned in private homes and businesses without the necessary authorization from local authorities, implicating organized crime involvement in their placement.

The operation was executed by members of the Civil Guard, in conjunction with the Mexican Army and National Guard, who removed the cameras amidst allegations that they were used by criminal elements to surveil both rival gangs and law enforcement officials in the area. Zamora has become a focal point in the struggle for power among criminal organizations, particularly the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), which has been linked to a surge in violent crime, including a rise in homicides and attacks on municipal police officers.

This seizure not only highlights the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in combatting organized crime in Michoacán but also reflects the broader issues of security and public safety that affect the region. The continued escalation of violence and crime has prompted authorities to intensify their efforts in dismantling the infrastructure that supports these criminal activities, such as illegal surveillance systems intended to aid in the orchestration of crime and intimidation against law enforcement and rival factions.