On Friday, June 19, 2026, the Puebla State Public Security Secretariat (SSP) carried out a surprise inspection inside the San Miguel Social Reintegration Center (Cereso), uncovering a significant cache of prohibited items that pose risks to both inmates and prison staff.

During the operation, authorities confiscated:
– 63 homemade sharp objects (“puntas hechizas”)
– 33 stabbing weapons of various sizes
– 17 cell phones, which are banned inside the facility
– 44 containers adapted for drug consumption
– 3 homemade tattoo machines

These items were found scattered across different areas of the prison and have been handed over to the relevant authorities for further investigation and processing.

This inspection is part of ongoing efforts by Puebla’s state government to strengthen security, maintain order, and prevent violence and illicit activities within correctional facilities. Surprise searches like this one focus on detecting weapons, drugs, and contraband that could be used to commit crimes or disrupt prison governance.

The SSP emphasized that these periodic inspections will continue across the state’s penitentiaries to ensure safer conditions for inmates, guards, and visitors alike.

For communities both inside and outside prison walls, such measures highlight the importance of proactive state intervention in maintaining public safety and human rights, reinforcing the need for transparent and effective management of correctional institutions.