Was it the CJNG? Michoacán Prosecutor’s Office Confirms That the Explosion of a Vehicle in Coahuayana Was Remotely Detonated

The Attorney General’s Office of the State of Michoacán announced new developments in the investigation into the explosion of a vehicle in the municipality of Coahuayana, which left several people injured and triggered a large-scale response from security authorities.

According to the investigation, the explosion was caused by a device detonated remotely.

As reported earlier by TELEDIARIO, the state attorney general, Carlos Torres Piña, confirmed that the attack is attributed to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and that the main target was allegedly the Coahuayana Community Police.

To date, this police force hasn’t been formally summoned to testify, with the exception of the officers who were injured and some witnesses to the incident.

“The investigation being conducted in Michoacán has already identified the individuals who may have remotely detonated the device in this unfortunate incident. Given the conflict in the area, it is evident that it could have been the Jalisco group against the Coahuayana community police,” the state attorney general declared.

Torres Piña explained that the individuals allegedly involved in detonating the explosive device have already been identified by the authorities, which represents a significant step forward in solving the attack.

He also reported that the first owner of the truck used to transport the explosives had been interviewed and confirmed that he had sold it months before the incident.

“Yes, he sold it; he was interviewed. He’s from Coahuayana, and he sold that truck several months ago. We have also located the other individuals involved with the other vehicles, but we need the cooperation of the state of Colima,” he stated.

The prosecutor recalled that the main investigation is being conducted by the Attorney General’s Office (FGR), although the Michoacán Attorney General’s Office is assisting with various procedures and the exchange of information.

He added that the FGR will be responsible for determining the appropriate charges, although he clarified that, for the incident to be considered terrorism, the attack must have directly targeted the civilian population, even if civilians were injured.

Regarding the arrest of six people found in a clandestine camp in the state of Colima, Torres Piña explained that they are currently being investigated for the attack on security forces and for the possession of firearms and explosives.

However, he noted that it isn’t ruled out that they may be linked to the attack perpetrated against the Coahuayana Community Police.

“For now, they are only being investigated in Colima for the possession of weapons or explosives and the attack on federal forces. We are in communication with them, and we will provide support in whatever they need,” he concluded.

The investigations continue under the responsibility of the Attorney General’s Office, with the support of the Michoacán Attorney General’s Office and authorities from Colima.

To date, no new arrests directly related to the explosion have been reported, while the process of compiling the investigation file and exchanging information between the involved agencies continues.

Sources: Telediario, Cartel Insider Archives