In Mexico, more than 100 police officers, the majority of whom are accused of abuse of power, have been detained.

It was announced that over 100 police officers in Mexico's Chiapas and Veracruz states have been detained for abuse of power and various crimes. Chiapas Police Chief Oscar Aparicio Avendano stated that they have identified 92 police officers from the city of Comitan who have abused their powers as part of their investigation.

POLICE OFFICERS ACCUSED OF COLLABORATING WITH DRUG CARTELS

Avendano said that state prosecutors have accused police officers of informing local groups allied with drug cartels about police raids. The statement also noted that 13 state police officers suspected of being involved in the disappearance of 3 individuals in Veracruz state have also been detained.