Mar 6 • 08:52 UTC 🇲🇽 Mexico El Financiero (ES)

Explosive attack on police station in Zacatecas leaves three officers injured

An explosive attack on the Municipal Police Command in Luis Moya, Zacatecas, resulted in three officers being injured.

On the afternoon of March 5, an explosive device detonated at the Municipal Police Command in Luis Moya, Zacatecas, injuring three police officers. This incident was reported by Rodrigo Reyes Mugüerza, the Secretary General of Government for Zacatecas. Preliminary information from the State Attorney General's Office and the State Public Security Secretary indicates that the attack involved an explosive device targeting the police station.

The Secretary publicized the incident through a video on his social media, stating that both the Federal Attorney General's Office and the State Attorney General's Office have sent personnel to the scene. They will conduct the necessary forensic investigations to accurately determine the nature of the explosion. Reyes Mugüerza emphasized the importance of promptly informing the public regarding the details and implications of the attack.

This incident highlights the ongoing security challenges faced by law enforcement in Zacatecas, a region that has been plagued by violence related to organized crime. The authorities' response will be closely monitored, as it may reflect the state’s strategy to deal with rising crime and enhance the safety of the police and civilians alike.

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