AZMex: AZMEX UPDATE 26-9-11

AZMEX UPDATE 26-9-11

Note: following could be a significant development and may be result
of agreements between Sonora state govt and Yaqui tribe on variety of
issues.

Published: 9/26/2011 9:49 By: SUN
destroy 72 drug plantations in Sonora
Illustrative. About 15 tons of marijuana ready for cultivation, were
located and destroyed by the Mexican Army in the state.
HERMOSILLO, Sonora (SUN)
http://www.elimparcial.com/EdicionEnLinea/Notas/Noticias/
26092011/544019.aspx

About 15 tons of marijuana ready for cultivation, were located and
destroyed by the Mexican Army in the state.

A total of 72 plantations of the plant were were found in nine
hectares in the municipalities of Los Alamos, Nacori Chico, Villa
Hidalgo and Quiriego.

The Ministry of National Defense (SEDENA) reported that the location
of these plantations originated following a surveillance tour areas
in question, both by land and air.

Once in the area, the soldiers proceeded to destroy the drug via
incineration.

He reported these facts, so the Federal prosecutor testified to the
facts.

The drug, having reached the U.S. market, have reached a value of
more than $ 20 million.

In other developments, three people were arrested with 53 kilograms
of cocaine, 5 kilos 700 grams of marijuana, a handgun, a magazine,
nine 9-millimeter cartridges and two vehicles.

Note: and a safer workplace for cartel associates

San Luis R.C. launches gun buyback program
September 24, 2011 3:28 PM
BY CESAR NEYOY - BAJO EL SOL
http://www.yumasun.com/news/san-73245-firearms-gun.html

SAN LUIS RIO COLORADO, Son. — Residents are being offered cash for
weapons in what authorities say is part of a campaign around Sonora
to reduce accidental shooting and gun crimes.

Through Oct. 7, residents can turn in firearms at any of four
collection sites around the city, where they will get 1,000 pesos
(about $74) for each operable gun and 300 pesos (about $22) for
inoperable ones.

A year ago, the campaign netted 10 grenades and 225 firearms, plus
cartridges and fireworks, officials said.

Among the first this week to turn in a weapon was Andres Banez, a San
Luis Rio Colorado teacher who handed over a .38-caliber revolver.
"I have teenage children and I want to avoid an accident from having
a gun in the house. It was a gift, but I never used it. I didn't even
have bullets. I never felt capable of using it, so I always kept it
locked up."

Mexico allows its citizens to possess firearms in a limited number of
small calibers. Guns also must be registered with the Mexican military.

Hector Sandoval, representative of the Sonora Public Safety Ministry,
said there are no statistics on the number of firearms in San Luis
homes, "but there must be many. It's a just a matter of realizing on
the last day of the year, when you hear all the gunshots" celebrating
the arrival of the new year.

The number of gun accidents in San Luis Rio Colorado is low compared
with other areas in Mexico, he said. Also accepted at the collection
sites are fireworks, explosives, ammunition, knives and replica
firearms.

Note: photo showed some real junkers, probably to help finance
upgrades ?

Saturday September 24, 2011
THE SSP GETS MORE THAN 250 GUNS FROM SONORAN HOMES
IN THE EARLY DAYS OF THE CAMPAIGN FOR DESPISTOLIZACIÓN
http://laperladeldesierto.blogspot.com/2011/09/saca-la-ssp-mas-de-250-
armas-de-los.html # more

A total of 252 weapons of various calibres are no longer on the
Sonora homes, after the population went to the call made by the
Public Security Secretariat (SSP) to redeem food stamps for
Despistolización Campaign 2011, which concludes on 7 October.

Ernesto Munro Palacio, head of the SSP, said that in the first three
days of the program and achieved 56% uptake over that obtained in
2009, which was 577 weapons, so that they believe may overcome the
historical record of 1,106 guns implemented in 2010.

He added that in the 2011 edition of the Campaign have also captured
285 magazines, 8,227 cartridges, 8 grenades, 333 explosive
(fireworks?) 9,447 pyrotechnics and 43 "whie"weapons, (knives) which
have been delivered by the citizens in the 25 municipalities of the
State where exchange modules were installed.

"People are responding very well, mainly housewives," he said, "so I
reiterate the call for women who care about the welfare of their
families to hand over all weapons and other artifacts that have in
their homes to avoid a tragedy. "

Munro Palacio reiterated its appreciation to the staff of the
Secretariat of National Defense (SEDENA), the private sector, media,
parents and society in general for its support for the campaign and
other programs Despistolización Crusade Security for demonstrating
their commitment to peace and tranquility of Sonora.

Despistolización Campaign takes place from September 20 to October 7
in 25 municipalities in the state, so those interested can call the
066 hotline to ask the location of the modules exchange or request
that a unit visit your home to pick up the gun.

For every weapon handed the public can receive up to $600 ($45 USD)
in food stamps and in towns such as Agua Prieta, Altar, Alamos,
Benito Juarez, Caborca, Cananea, Cajeme, Empalme, Etchojoa, Guaymas,
Hermosillo, Huatabampo, Moctezuma, Naco, Nacori Chico, Navojoa,
Nogales, Pitiquito, Sahuaripa, Santana, San Luis Rio Colorado and
Yécora the sum can reach 1,000 ($74 USD) pesos thanks to
contributions from the municipalities.

During the duration of the campaign did not ask questions about the
person who delivered the weapon or its origin.
Posted by LA PERLA DEL DESIERTO