authorities of Live, Sinaloaasked the residents of the municipality to avoid carrying out shots in the air during the celebrations of New Yearafter the increase in criminal acts in the region.
The head of the Directorate of Public Security and Municipal Traffic, Edgar Ulises Quintero Ayalacalled on citizens to avoid shooting in the air during the holidays in order to preserve peace and security of the Elotian people.
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In a statementQuintero Ayala also reported that the municipality works in coordination with the National guard and the Secretary of National Defense (Defense)con permanent tours in the municipal seat and the surrounding towns, to avoid any type of activity related to shots in the air.
He assured that these types of practices do not contribute anything positive to society and put security at risk of the population, mainly minors and people is vulnerable situation.
On the other hand, he warned that those who are caught carrying out this type of actions will be reported to the corresponding authoritiessince shooting with a firearm constitutes a crime which results in serious legal consequences and sanctions such as prison.
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“If a person is caught shooting in the air, they will be reported to the corresponding authorities. They can be punished with imprisonment or even sanctions imposed by the Prosecutor’s Office at its determining moment,” he said.
Although this type of event has not been recorded in Elota, the director of the security department mentioned that they will work punctually in this area to prevent any incident.