## State and Federal Forces Take Charge of Security in Valle Sur de Mexicali
In response to a recent attack on state agents, Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda has announced that the State Citizen Security Force (FESC) and the National Defense Secretariat (Sedena) will oversee security efforts in the Valle Sur region of Mexicali.
Governor Ávila disclosed that this decision follows an incident last week where two FESC officers were ambushed and injured while carrying out their duties in the Valle de Mexicali area. “The State Citizen Security Force, reinforced by Sedena, will assume control of the southern valley of Mexicali. This also aligns with our coordinated strategy with the state of Sonora,” the governor stated.
In light of the attack, there has also been a move to investigate municipal police forces in Baja California for potential criminal affiliations. Several municipal police officers have been sent back to the Control and Confidence Center (C3) for reevaluation after failing to respond promptly to the emergency.
Governor Ávila remarked, “This is similar to incidents that occurred in Tijuana years ago and was discussed in the Security Council. Given the recent violence in Mexicali targeting our officers, this is a necessary step.”
The governor emphasized that while current plans only involve turning over control in the Valle Sur of Mexicali, the strategy could extend to other municipalities if deemed necessary by the security council. “Circumstances vary in each municipality, but if required, we are prepared to implement similar operations elsewhere,” she concluded.
## Secondary Article: Coordinated Security Efforts Intensify in Northern Baja California
In recent months, the governments of Baja California and Sonora have intensified their collaborative security efforts, focusing particularly on the San Luis Río Colorado region, which already operates under a unified command. This move is part of a broader strategy to address regional crime effectively and ensure the safety of residents.
Additionally, authorities destroyed over 1,300 firearms as part of ongoing efforts to reduce weapon-related violence in the area.
In other news, the FESC aims to increase its personnel by 600 members to enhance their operational capacity further.
Conclusively, state police forces across Ensenada are under scrutiny for their involvement in high-impact incidents reported earlier this year. As investigations continue, the government reinforces its commitment to transparency and accountability in law enforcement.
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