**Six Police Officers Linked to Enforced Disappearances in Ensenada**
Six officers from the Municipal Public Security Directorate in Ensenada have been formally charged with the crime of enforced disappearance. This decision came after a judge found the evidence presented by the State’s Attorney General’s Office to be sufficient during a lengthy legal hearing held on March 25th. The hearing, which lasted over six hours, was conducted under the criminal case 01-2025-03582 and began at 9:00 a.m.
The officers are accused of being involved in the disappearance of five men on March 7th at a ranch in Tierra Santa, located in the El Porvenir Ejido, Valle de Guadalupe. Meanwhile, two other officers implicated in the case remain at large.
On the same day of the incident, six additional individuals were apprehended at the same site and are currently detained in Ensenada on charges related to possession of firearms. These detainees have become key witnesses in the ongoing investigation. However, the whereabouts of the five missing individuals remain unknown, and there is no evidence indicating where they might have been taken by the municipal officers.
The authorities have since closed down the ranch where the incident occurred. In addition to being linked to the disappearances, the detainees have also been charged with drug and weapon possession by the Republic’s Attorney General’s Office.
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**Additional News on Enforced Disappearances in Baja California**
In recent developments, enforced disappearances continue to be a growing concern in Baja California. In a separate case earlier this year, multiple individuals were reported missing after being detained at a police checkpoint in Tijuana. Families of the missing individuals have staged protests seeking justice and transparency in the investigations.
Recent reports from local human rights organizations indicate a troubling pattern of such cases increasing in Baja California. These organizations are calling for the implementation of more stringent police oversight measures and independent investigations to prevent police involvement in these human rights violations.
The rising number of enforced disappearances has prompted outreach from national and international human rights groups, urging the Mexican government to prioritize the safety and rights of its citizens and to hold those responsible accountable.
These incidents highlight the urgent need for reform within law enforcement agencies to restore public trust and ensure that justice is served for the victims and their families.