Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda presented the restructuring of the State Force for Citizen Security (FESC) during the second ordinary session of the State Council for Citizen Security. This move is part of her administration’s commitment to strengthening peace in the state through coordinated efforts among various institutions.
During the meeting, the governor also highlighted the recent arrest of Pablo Edwin “N,” AKA “El Flaquito,” identified as one of the main instigators of violence in the region.
“This battle is fought step by step with weapons and intelligence, but also with outstretched hands, opportunities for a better life, and open doors,” the governor stated, acknowledging the work of Council members and the officers who patrol the state’s streets daily.
She emphasized that, thanks to joint efforts with federal and municipal authorities, Baja California has dealt significant blows to criminal organizations. Among these successes, she noted the recent arrest of “El Flaquito.”
“The capture of this criminal was neither coincidence nor luck. It was the result of solid intelligence work, coordination, and commitment among federal, state, and municipal law enforcement agencies,” Governor Marina del Pilar said.
The governor thanked President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and Security Minister Omar García Harfuch for their support and commitment to the well-being of Baja Californian families. She also called for unity, urging the public to reject fake news and stand together against those who seek to spread fear and division.
Meanwhile, Baja California’s Minister of Citizen Security, Laureano Carrillo Rodríguez, provided details on the restructuring in the department, including operational and intelligence divisions. This includes appointing new leadership in administrative and operational roles, with staff capable of addressing current security needs.
He also announced the recent creation of the State Rapid Reaction Force (FERI), an elite unit focused on high-impact arrests and priority targets. Its members receive specialized training and equipment to carry out agile and precise operations.
Additionally, Carrillo highlighted legal reforms approved on May 29, which strengthen regulations for responsible weapons management. These include penalties for personnel whose negligence leads to the theft or loss of institutionally licensed firearms, as well as punishments for those who alter or erase weapon identification data.
Governor Reports Security Achievements
While leading this week’s Security Roundtable, Governor Marina del Pilar reported key achievements in peace-building efforts, carried out in coordination with federal, state, and municipal forces.
Among these results were the seizure of 180 kilograms of cocaine hidden in detergent boxes inside a tractor-trailer from the State of Mexico, intercepted near the “Cucapah” Military Checkpoint.
In addition, there was the arrest of two individuals in possession of over 800 kilograms of methamphetamine in Tijuana and operations inside state prisons, including seizures of weapons and drugs, as well as strategic inmate transfers to prevent members of the same criminal group from sharing facilities.
