Chiapas authorities seized money, apocryphal ballots and photocopies of voter credentials in the municipality of La Concordia.
They also arrested three people for their probable responsibility in the commission of electoral crimes.
In a statement, the State Prosecutor’s Office explained that the operation was carried out on Thursday, June 3, in the Dolores neighborhood, in response to a complaint and with the support of the Municipal and State Police.
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According to the agency, the detainees were traveling in a Toyota pickup truck, Model Tacoma, promoting the vote in favor of a candidate for the municipal presidency of La Concordia, for the Solidarity Encounter Party (PES).
Upon arresting them and inspecting the unit, the authorities found: 364 apocryphal ballots, electoral propaganda, 6,500 pesos in cash, two voter credentials, 60 photocopies of voter credentials, and forms of various social programs.
The three people arrested were identified as: Eray “N”, Yovanni “N” and Beatriz Adriana “N”, after their arrest they were placed at the disposal of the Public Prosecutor’s Office attached to the Fraylesca District Prosecutor’s Office, where their legal status will be determined.
The Office of the Prosecutor for Electoral Crimes will follow up on the investigations into these events.
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