Rosario arsenal seizure includes explosives and drones
Original reporting: Noroeste Seguridad
What happened
Noroeste Seguridad reports that Mexican Army personnel seized 42 improvised explosive devices, 15 drones and other weapons and tactical equipment in Rosario, Sinaloa, during October 5 operations. Authorities did not disclose the exact location or whether anyone was arrested.
Reporting and context
Mexican Army reports arsenal seizure in Rosario with explosives and drones
Mexican Army personnel seized an arsenal in the municipality of Rosario, Sinaloa, that included 42 improvised explosive devices and 15 drones with operating equipment, according to Noroeste Seguridad. The seizure was part of operational actions carried out by military personnel on October 5, the outlet reported.
Federal authorities said the seized material also included three long guns, six magazines, 155 cartridges, three tactical vests and six ballistic plates. The equipment associated with the drones included 15 remote controls, 15 rolls of fiber-optic cable and 14 batteries.
Authorities did not specify the exact location of the discovery within the municipality or explain what led to the military deployment. They also did not say whether anyone was arrested. The weapons, tactical equipment and technology were turned over to the appropriate authorities for investigative proceedings, according to the information cited by Noroeste Seguridad.