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The head of the National Defense Secretariat (Sedena), Luis Cresencio Sandoval, announced that the criminal groups in Michoacán have the most advanced capabilities in using drones and explosive devices. Among these groups is the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
During a press conference on August 2nd, Sandoval noted a recent decrease in criminal activities involving explosives, indicating that the situation is not currently “completely serious.”
He highlighted that Michoacán has seen the highest number of drone attacks and the most significant seizures of homemade explosive devices. The Mexican Armed Forces are acquiring anti-drone equipment to protect their soldiers.
“Michoacán is where we have faced these types of attacks, resulting in injuries and even fatalities among our personnel. We aim to strengthen our capabilities, as we currently lack the necessary resources to fully support our troops conducting reconnaissance and patrols, especially in Michoacán,” Sandoval explained.
In his intervention, Cresencio Sandoval dismissed two topics of interest.
“Regarding weapons, we have seized some but haven’t uncovered any workshops where they are assembled. The last workshop we found was producing magazines and improvised explosive devices, not actual firearms,” he noted.
Ghost guns are homemade without serial numbers, making them difficult to trace. They have gained notoriety because individuals can assemble them without undergoing the standard controls and regulations required for purchasing conventional firearms.
These weapons are typically constructed from kits or components that can be legally bought online or at gun shows. The kits often include crucial parts such as the frame and barrel but require additional steps, like drilling or assembling parts, to complete the firearm. This final stage allows manufacturers to bypass regulations, as partial components are not subjected to the same legal restrictions as complete firearms.
A particularly alarming aspect of ghost guns is that they do not require background checks for the buyer, raising significant concerns about their potential use in criminal activities.
The increasing popularity of ghost guns in many countries has sparked debates about the need to tighten gun control laws and implement specific measures to regulate the purchase and distribution of components used in their manufacturing.
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