Mexico’s FGR seizes 572 casino machines in Culiacán
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Mexico’s Federal Attorney General’s Office (FGR) seized 572 casino machines during a 10 November search in Culiacán, the FGR said. The operation followed a C4 alert about people carrying firearms; authorities also seized two magazines, 26 cartridges and a magazine pouch, and referred the property and items to federal prosecutors for investigation.
Mexico’s Federal Attorney General’s Office (FGR) seized 572 casino machines during a search of a property in Culiacán on 10 November, the FGR said. The search in the Los Pinos neighbourhood was part of an investigation into possible firearms offences. Authorities also seized two magazines, 26 cartridges and a magazine pouch, along with the property.
The operation began during prevention patrols by state police and Defence Ministry personnel after a radio alert from the C4 command centre about people allegedly carrying firearms at the property. Officers saw several people flee when security forces arrived and spotted gaming machines and a magazine inside the property from outside. Municipal police and Defence personnel initially secured the property while federal prosecutors sought a judicial search order.
The seized items were placed at the disposal of federal prosecutors attached to the regional control prosecutor’s office, FECOR, which continues to investigate. The investigation concerns possible offences under the Federal Firearms and Explosives Law and any other offences that may emerge, the FGR said. The FGR did not identify the owner of the property or machines, say whether the machines were operating or intended for commercial gambling, or report any arrests.