The Secretaría de Seguridad Pública de Sinaloa transferred 25 people deprived of their liberty to federal social reintegration centers on June 17, 2024 [1].
These movements are part of broader federal operations to relocate inmates, but the lack of transparency regarding the prisoners' destinations has left families in a state of uncertainty.
The operation targeted inmates held at the Aguaruto and El Castillo prisons in Sinaloa [1]. While the state security agency confirmed the transfers, it did not specify which federal facilities received the individuals [1].
This lack of communication has created significant distress for the relatives of the 25 transferred persons [1]. Family members said they have been unable to locate their loved ones following the operation that took place on June 17, 2024 [1].
The transfers were executed as part of federal mandates to reorganize the population within the social reintegration system [1]. Such operations are often conducted to disrupt internal prison hierarchies, or to move high-risk individuals to more secure federal environments.
Local reports indicate that the sudden nature of the relocation left many families without prior notice or information on how to contact the new facilities [1]. The Secretaría de Seguridad Pública said it has not issued a detailed public schedule for these relocations.
“The Secretaría de Seguridad Pública de Sinaloa transferred 25 people deprived of their liberty”
The relocation of inmates from state to federal custody in Sinaloa highlights the tension between national security operations and the legal rights of prisoners to maintain family contact. By moving inmates without disclosing their destinations, authorities can prevent the coordination of criminal activities from within prisons, but they simultaneously risk creating humanitarian concerns and legal challenges regarding the transparency of state custody.
