Twenty Arrested After 16 Coordinated Incidents Across Baja California; Officials Report No Civilian Injuries or Road Closures
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Authorities in Baja California reported twenty arrests in connection with a series of incidents across the state on Feb. 22, stressing that no civilians were injured and that normal public mobility was maintained. Four people were detained in Mexicali and three in Tijuana, according to the state government.
Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda acknowledged the coordinated response of federal, state, and municipal authorities, including the Mexican Army, National Guard, and emergency services, which worked to monitor and manage the situation. “The coordinated actions of our security forces and emergency personnel have ensured that residents remain safe and mobility continues without disruption,” the governor said.
From 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., authorities recorded 16 incidents across several municipalities, with most occurring between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m. The events largely involved vehicle fires and isolated disturbances, and no roadblocks or major traffic disruptions were reported. Officials emphasized that these incidents are part of a broader context of nationwide federal operations and that communication between local, state, and federal authorities has remained constant.
In Mexicali, four incidents were documented: Granjas Santa Cecilia at 8:31 a.m., Las Hadas at 9:03 a.m., Flores Magón at 9:15 a.m., and Villa Esperanza at 2:33 p.m. Tijuana reported seven events, including Altamira – Zona Centro at 8:03 a.m., Colonia Castillo – Zona Centro at 8:28 a.m., Empleados Federales – Zona Centro at 8:40 a.m., San Antonio de los Buenos at 10:12 a.m., Playas de Tijuana, Colonia Laureles at 1:50 p.m., La Mesa at 2:03 p.m., and Fernández Centenario at 2:35 p.m. In Tecate, authorities reported incidents at kilometer 37 of the Tecate–Ensenada highway, El Testerazo at 7:34 a.m., Rancho La Puerta on the free Tecate–Tijuana highway at 8:23 a.m., Rancho San José on the Mexicali–Tecate free road at 9:22 a.m., and Lomas de Santa Anita at 10:04 a.m. San Quintín reported a single event at the Camalú entrance along the Ensenada–San Quintín highway at 7:33 a.m.
Authorities said state highways and toll booths remained open throughout the day. The Institute of Sustainable Mobility (IMOS) confirmed that public and employee transport resumed regular service at 3 p.m., with the last scheduled trips ending at 7 p.m. Passengers were advised to plan accordingly. IMOS also coordinated with rideshare services, including DiDi and Uber, to adjust dynamic fares in response to the incidents.
The State Security Council continues in permanent session to oversee ongoing operations and maintain coordinated patrols across the state. Officials urged the public to follow verified information from official sources and avoid sharing unconfirmed reports. “We call on residents to remain calm, follow guidance from security and civil protection authorities, and avoid areas where operations are underway,” the governor said.
These incidents occurred amid a nationwide context of federal security operations, officials noted, highlighting that similar events have been reported in other states. Authorities emphasized that preventive measures and strategic patrols are in place to ensure public safety, while communication between federal, state, and municipal agencies remains constant.
Residents were reminded that all official updates will be published through state government channels and emergency services platforms. Authorities continue to investigate the incidents, coordinate follow-up actions, and monitor the situation across Baja California.
