Elite Forces and Helicopters Descend on Culiacán
A major military operation is underway in the southern part of Culiacán, Sinaloa. Helicopters and elite special forces have been deployed to the El Ranchito area. Authorities have not disclosed the reason for the operation, but its scale suggests a significant security threat.
A major military operation has unfolded in the southern sectors of Culiacán, where both ground and air forces have been deployed in a coordinated effort since 5:00 PM on Monday afternoon. Local residents in the area, particularly in the El Ranchito district, have been left on edge as helicopters continue to circle overhead, and military personnel have taken to the streets in an operation that remains shrouded in mystery.
Eyewitness reports from the southern neighborhoods of Culiacán describe the unnerving presence of helicopters flying at low altitudes, creating both alarm and speculation about the nature of the operation. One of the helicopters has drawn particular attention for its distinctive appearance, resembling the AH-64 Apache—a U.S.-made attack helicopter famed for its advanced design and extensive combat capabilities. The Apache, with its angular body, twin-engine rotor system, and night-vision systems, is known for conducting complex tactical missions. However, some have suggested that the aircraft in question could be part of a new fleet of helicopters recently acquired by the state of Sinaloa for specialized missions.
