Holbox, Q.R. — Military security has been stepped up a notch on the island of Holbox after a raid earlier in the week. On Saturday, security personnel including police and military made their presence known on the island.
According to the SSC (Secretary of Citizen Security), the operation was “part of the actions agreed upon with various sectors of the island.”
“Institutional Security and Community Outreach Presence in Holbox. As part of the actions agreed upon with various sectors of the island, and in inter-institutional coordination, the head of the Secretariat of Citizen Security, Rear Admiral Julio César Gómez Torres, along with the Secretariat of the Navy, the Secretariat of National Defense, and the National Guard, carried out an operational presence on Holbox Island,” the SSC (Secretaría de Seguridad Ciudadana) reported.
“Through preventive patrols and community outreach efforts, authorities from all levels of government continue to strengthen surveillance and direct contact with citizens as part of the ongoing security strategy to preserve order and tranquility.
“These actions are part of the continuous work being done to guarantee a safe environment for both the residents of Holbox and those who visit this destination.”
Earlier this week, a large group of military personnel carried out an operation on the island in response to citizen complaints. Police organized the Holbox operation in response to resident complaints of the buildings being used to sell drugs, hide criminals and establish cells in the area.
At least two buildings on the island were the target of the Thursday morning military operation.
While no arrests were made Thursday, there are reports that several island businesses were seized by authorities, including an eatery and at least one vacation rental property.
