Navolato, Sinaloa faces intense gunfights and explosions in El Contrabando
The small town of El Contrabando, Navolato, Sinaloa, witnessed a wave of violence Tuesday night, January 7, with multiple explosions and heavy gunfire reported throughout the evening.
According to local reports, civilians armed with guns were spotted on foot and in vehicles patrolling the streets of El Contrabando and the nearby El Castillo fish farm. Drones were also seen hovering above the area.
Citizens in the affected zone contacted emergency services on 9-1-1 to report sounds of gunshots and explosions. Although no official statement has been released, rumors suggest these incidents could be linked to a clash between armed civilians.
The situation is still developing, and authorities have yet to provide detailed information or confirm casualties or property damage. Residents are reportedly unable to leave their homes while the incident unfolds.
This unsettling event comes just hours after Sinaloa made headlines with six murders, five injuries, altercations, attacks, and fires reported in various parts of the state, as covered in our previous article, " pepper en Sinaloa" target="_blank">Seis homicidios, 5 baleados, enfrentamientos, ataques e incendios son el saldo este martes en Sinaloa.
