In her security strategy for the first 100 days of her government, the president Claudia Sheinbaum included the city of Celaya among its priority objectives, this due to the high crime rate and the negative perception of security of its inhabitants. Yesterday, the municipality of Guanajuato was in the news again for a illegal camera networknails 1,400 installed on public roads.
He operation to remove illegal cameras, which are attributed to organized crime, It started last week under the direction of Bernardo Rafael Cajero Reyes, head of the Municipal Police, who highlighted that these were placed in public spaces, contrary to what is permitted by law.
Public telephones, trees and the same poles where the legal cameras of the C4 (Command, Control, Communication and Computing Center) were located were used to install these illegal cameras.
According to Cashier Reyes, Some were installed by neighbors to guard their homes and businesses, but they suspect that most are used by criminal groups to monitor the movements of the authorities and other enemy groups.
Since the start of the operation, the authorities have already managed to uninstall nearly 1,400 cameras, as reported, a similar number to those used by the legal C4.
Prior to the start of the operation, the director of the Celaya Police indicated that they would cordially approach the owners of businesses and houses to ask them to uninstall their cameras placed in unauthorized places.
However, some residents indicated that they are not being notified and that most of the devices are being kept under the protection of the authorities and they do not want to return them.
It is important to remember that the city of Celaya has a history of cameras used by criminal groups for falconing work by drug dealers and hitmen, especially the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel (CSRL), who in 2015 owned a drug surveillance network that It was dismantled by the police.
To date, the authorities They have not informed which criminal group or groups Surveillance cameras that, they claim, are part of organized crime, could be related.
Meanwhile, people were reminded that non-public cameras can only be installed in private properties.
And many of the residents opted for them to feel more protected from crime in one of the most unsafe cities, although its mayor, Javier Mendoza, affirms that there are fewer crimes and that the perception of insecurity is “stigmatized: I think it is more perception than reality.”— Infobae
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**Interview with Bernardo Rafael Cajero Reyes, Head of Municipal Police of Celaya**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Chief Cajero Reyes. The recent operation to remove illegal cameras in Celaya has garnered significant attention. Can you share more about the nature of these cameras and why their removal is crucial for public safety?
**Bernardo Cajero Reyes:** Thank you for having me. Indeed, the presence of approximately 1,400 illegal cameras in public spaces poses a serious threat to the safety and privacy of our citizens. Many of these cameras were installed without authorization and are suspected to be used by organized crime to surveil the activities of law enforcement and rival groups. By removing them, we aim to restore a sense of security and address the high crime rates that have plagued our community.
**Interviewer:** That sounds like a significant undertaking. You mentioned that some residents installed their own cameras for protection. How do you plan to balance residents’ safety needs with the need to combat these illegal installations?
**Bernardo Cajero Reyes:** That’s a great question. We do recognize that some community members installed cameras with good intentions. We’re committed to educating the public about legal surveillance options and to providing them with alternative resources so they can protect their homes and businesses without placing themselves and their neighbors at risk. Our goal is to ensure that safety measures comply with the law and do not infringe on the rights of others.
**Interviewer:** Understood. With the federal government’s new focus on tackling crime in cities like Celaya, how does this initiative align with President Claudia Sheinbaum’s security strategy?
**Bernardo Cajero Reyes:** The operation is directly in line with the president’s objectives for her first 100 days. It demonstrates our commitment to addressing the current crime wave and improving public perception of safety in our municipality. By collaborating closely with federal initiatives and prioritizing areas with high crime rates, we aim to create a more secure environment for our residents.
**Interviewer:** It’s reassuring to hear that collaboration is a priority. What is the next step in this operation following the removal of these illegal cameras?
**Bernardo Cajero Reyes:** We will continue our efforts to monitor public spaces and ensure we remove any additional illegal installations. Additionally, we are strengthening our relationships with community members to gather intelligence and increase awareness about the role of organized crime in our neighborhoods. It’s crucial that residents feel empowered to report suspicious activities without fear of retaliation.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Chief Cajero Reyes, for your insights and dedication to improving safety in Celaya. We wish you the best in your ongoing efforts.
**Bernardo Cajero Reyes:** Thank you for having me. Together, we can make a difference in our community.
