FGR says it did not secure 'El Mencho's' hideout in Tapalpa and warns of possible evidence contamination
The Mexican Attorney General's Office reported that it failed to secure the hideout of drug lord 'El Mencho' immediately following a failed operation, risking evidence contamination.
The Mexican Attorney General's Office (FGR) announced that the area where they conducted the operation to capture Nemesio Oseguera, also known as 'El Mencho,' was not immediately secured. This raises concerns about potential contamination of the evidence following the drug lord's death. The lack of immediate security precautions meant that the site was vulnerable, leading the FGR to emphasize the importance of proper protocols in such high-stakes operations.
The FGR explained that the conditions at the time of the operation were unsafe, preventing officials from securing the area immediately. Therefore, no immediate seizure of the properties took place until after the situation was controlled, allowing for basic security measures to be reestablished. Only then did the FGR seek a judicial order to legally enter six properties associated with the operation, which highlights procedural weaknesses in law enforcement practices.
Moreover, the FGR noted that several unauthorized individuals entered the properties after the operation, further complicating the investigation and raising questions about the integrity of the evidence collected. This incident underscores the challenges faced by Mexican authorities in combating organized crime and the critical need for adequate security measures during operations targeting high-profile drug traffickers.