In Holguín, a series of police operations across various neighborhoods concluded with the arrest of a man found with meat of "illicit origin" and two allegedly stolen motorcycles. Authorities also seized motorcycle accessories and additional equipment during the raids.
The Facebook page "Héroes de azul en Cuba," associated with the police, announced on Tuesday that a resident of the Pueblo Nuevo area was apprehended. The individual had 10 pounds of meat, an MZ motorcycle, and a UNICO GSX scooter, which was reportedly "connected to a burglary."
In a separate raid, police officers searched a home in the Harlem neighborhood. Hidden in a pit, they discovered motorcycle accessories, an engine with a cutting disc, a motorcycle tank, and a grinding stone. The investigation is ongoing to identify other individuals who may be involved.
The post did not reveal the identity of the arrested individual or provide further details about the operations.
These incidents have been highlighted by official Cuban social media profiles as demonstrations of police efficiency. With a triumphalist tone, the regime's media campaign on social networks seeks to glorify police actions in combating crime at any cost.
Despite these efforts, crime rates continue to rise, leaving the population on edge. Particularly concerning is the relentless increase in high-risk crimes such as murders, violent robberies, and drug trafficking, all of which contribute to growing social insecurity across the nation.
Crime and Police Activity in Holguín
What were the items seized during the police operation in Holguín?
The police seized 10 pounds of illicitly obtained meat, an MZ motorcycle, a UNICO GSX scooter, and various motorcycle accessories, including an engine with a cutting disc, a motorcycle tank, and a grinding stone.
What is the current crime situation in Cuba?
Crime rates in Cuba are escalating, with an increase in serious offenses such as murders, violent robberies, and drug trafficking, leading to heightened social insecurity across the country.