SAA
SAA event in Mexico on Wed 18th March 2026
18th March 2026
During a public safety operation, law enforcement in the state of Sinaloa arrested a man carrying a firearm restricted to military use. According to police sources, the incident occurred while officers were conducting preventative patrols in the border area between Rosario and Escuinapa. The report details that the suspect attempted to flee into the vegetation after spotting the patrol car. Upon securing the weapon, authorities confirmed the discovery of: - An AK-47 rifle - Live ammunition. Authorities are continuing their investigation to locate the driver of the vehicle involved, who managed to leave the scene before the intervention.
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