**Security Secretary Dismisses Allegations of Misconduct by Officers Following Social Media Complaint**
In response to a social media complaint alleging misconduct by the Citizens’ Security Force officers during an arrest in the Villa Zapata neighborhood, Mexicali, the Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection of Baja California, Laureano Carrillo RodrÃguez, clarified that the intervention was conducted as the individual arrested was linked to drug dealing activities.
Video footage shared on Facebook showed officers removing a security camera and placing it inside one of their vehicles. Secretary Carrillo RodrÃguez explained that this action was part of an operation to dismantle surveillance tools used by organized crime. He mentioned that the camera was installed on a public telephone pole, and efforts are underway to remove all illicitly placed cameras in public spaces.
When questioned about the manner in which the camera was detached, as the video suggested it was forcibly removed, the secretary stated that there are several methods to handle such devices. He also noted that the use of a basket would have been preferable, although the video did not show one in use.
Carrillo RodrÃguez further reported that about 400 of these cameras have been removed statewide, with operations active in Tijuana and Tecate, and soon to commence in the capital of Baja California. This marks the second reported instance of alleged misconduct by the security force since Carrillo RodrÃguez assumed the post on February 1st of this year.
**Related News: Increased Surveillance in Baja California Following Security Concerns**
In the wake of reported security concerns in Baja California, the state government has launched an extensive surveillance operation across several regions, including Tijuana and Tecate. The initiative aims to dismantle surveillance equipment and infrastructures allegedly used by criminal organizations to monitor law enforcement activities.
Local authorities, led by Secretary Laureano Carrillo RodrÃguez, are implementing measures to enhance public security by removing unauthorized cameras that have proliferated in public areas. This move is part of a broader strategy to curb organized crime activities and ensure public safety.
The public has been reassured that these efforts are part of a well-coordinated initiative to restore safety and order across the state, with similar operations expected to extend to other cities in the coming weeks. Community members are encouraged to report any suspicious activities related to unauthorized surveillance equipment as part of collaborative efforts with law enforcement agencies.