Mexican authorities respond to incident inside CERESO 3 in Juárez

UPDATE (June 24, 2025): The Chihuahua State Police Department just reported they have concluded with inspections and operations at CERESO 3 in Ciudad Juárez.

The operation led to the seizure of dozens prohibited objects inside of the prison, with no injuries reported.

"The intervention included a search of all areas of the prison to detect and seize prohibited objects that could jeopardize the prison's governance. During the inspections, the corresponding protocols were applied, respecting human rights and under strict security measures," said SSPE Chihuahua in a news release.

-As a result of the operation, various prohibited items were seized, including sharp objects, electronic devices, cell phones, and unauthorized clothing, which were:
•    26 perfumes
•    30 nail tips
•    12 tubes
•    5 nail clippers
•    1 shovel
•    1 machete
•    7 caps
•    14 cell phones
•    3 extension cords
•    7 scissors in total
•    1 winter hat
•    21 packs of cigarettes
•    3 mirrors
•    2 grinders
•    7 sealing irons
•    1 knife
•    1 lamp
•    1 multimeter
•    8 screwdrivers
•    4 watches
•    6 Pliers
•    1 hammer
•    1 garden shears
•    1 meter
•    2 space heaters
•    1 horn
•    1 bench
•    1 roll of blue wire
•    11 jackets
•    7 sweatshirts
•    8 pants
•    8 shorts
•    15 T-shirts
•    3 neck warmers
•    1 scarf
•    Several packs of cigarettes from module 19.

The inspection was carried out in coordination with personnel from the Undersecretariat of the Penitentiary System and Social Reintegration, the Undersecretariat of Police Deployment, the Undersecretariat of the General Staff, and the Undersecretariat of Intelligence and Police Analysis of the SSPE, with the support of the National Guard and the Ministry of National Defense.

All operations were led by members of the Penitentiary Security and Custody Police of CERESO 3.

"The operation concluded without incident, with no injuries or major incidents, which represents a positive outcome for security and governance within the penitentiary," the news release says.

"The SSPE calls on the families of those deprived of their liberty to reiterate that these actions are part of regular institutional procedures and are carried out with the goal of maintaining order, preventing risks, and ensuring decent conditions within the state's penitentiary centers," SSPE added.

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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) -- The Chihuahua State Police Department (SSPE) reported this morning a special operation inside CERESO No. 3 in South-West Juárez.

SSPE officials say a conflict broke out between inmates inside Module 1 of the prison during the early morning hours, prompting this operation.

Officials have not reported any injuries, as custody staff have managed to control the situation.

Two hundred members of the National Guard, the Ministry of National Defense, and the SSPE arrived to support prison custody staff.

"These inspection operations are part of the routine inspection work in common areas and cells throughout the prison system, with the goal of preventing the presence of prohibited objects and reducing risks for both custody staff and inmates," said SSPE spokesman Jorge Armendariz.

Through operations led by personnel from the Chihuahua Security and Penitentiary Custody Police during the current administration, prohibited objects have been seized inside the Ceresos, which posed a risk to the population, staff, and visitors:

• In 2023, 21,055 objects were seized
• In 2024, 11,214 objects were seized
• From January to May 2025, 7,955 objects were seized

"These operations will continue to be carried out randomly and unexpectedly to ensure the safety and security of each prison," Armendariz added.

More updates in later newscasts.