Inmates Relocated After Alleged Escape Plot

Authorities take action following reported plans for violent prison break.

State officials have moved a large group of inmates from Cereso number 3 after suspecting they planned to break out violently. The inmates are reportedly tied to the “Killer Artists” criminal group, who allegedly instigated disturbances last week.

Prisoners Transferred

The majority of those transferred were shifted to penal facilities number 4 in Parral and number 1 in Aquiles Serdán. The authorities believed that these individuals had planned an escape, prompting the relocation. The operation involved both the defense and the national guard.

El Santos, the leader of the group, was moved. He allegedly oversaw murders and kidnappings from the local Cereso while planning a prison riot.

“Authorities detected that there was a plan to generate violence and escape, so they decided to take actions and relocated them last night, in an operation in which the defense and national guard participated.”

— Official Statement

In 2023, there were over 650 prison escapes across the U.S., highlighting the ongoing challenges of maintaining prison security (Statista).

Further Details

A total of 120 inmates were moved to the two penalties. This action was coordinated by the State Public Security Secretariat.

This move underscores the authorities’ efforts to maintain order and prevent further criminal activity from within the correctional system.