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Four officers from the State Police have been temporarily removed from duty in Rosarito following two formal complaints since the state police took over local security on March 7th.

According to Baja California’s Secretary of Citizen Security, Laureano Carrillo Rodríguez, one complaint was filed with the State Attorney General’s Office, while another was submitted to the Internal Control Body of the security department.

“We’ve had people come forward with complaints about the state police. So far, there are two formal cases, and we are investigating,” said Carrillo Rodríguez.

He also addressed allegations circulating on social media, stating that they are being looked into, but no additional formal reports have been filed.

Officers Reassigned, No Concrete Evidence Yet

Regarding the status of the four officers, Carrillo Rodríguez clarified that they have been relocated for safety reasons while the Internal Control Body conducts an investigation.

“There is no evidence linking them to the accusations, but they have been reassigned while we investigate,” he explained.

Since March 7th, the State Police have been in charge of security in Rosarito, replacing the 264 municipal officers who are currently undergoing psychological, medical, and toxicology tests, along with social background checks and polygraph exams as part of a vetting process. Even their firearms are being inspected for serial numbers and codes.

It’s not every day that you see officers being held accountable, but sometimes justice happens when you least expect it. Hopefully, this is just the beginning of a much-needed clean-up in Rosarito’s security forces.