The security cameras stopped functioning since early Saturday morning, a failure that raises doubts about whether it was accidental or intentional. "May God prevent these weapons from ending up in the hands of criminals and being used in crimes such as homicides or robberies," expressed Villarreal, who emphasized the importance of a thorough investigation to determine responsibilities. The citizens fear that these weapons will end up in the hands of criminals and be used in criminal acts like homicides or assaults, rather than serving institutional security purposes.
Meanwhile, former major and national security expert Felipe "Pipe" Camargo raised serious questions about the management of weapons and ammunition in the Social Security Fund (CSS), as well as pointing out irregularities in security control in the country. Camargo, with extensive experience in security issues, questioned the quantity of ammunition currently held by the CSS and was surprised that this entity has a considerable arsenal, similar to that of a bank. "The Social Security does not handle valuables, so why does it need so many weapons?" he questioned. "There is a lot of obscurity in the operation," he noted. Camargo also criticized the apparent lack of transparency in communicating this information, which he sees as a sign of police negligence and a reflection of the overall insecurity in the country. "There is supposed to be a curfew and special checkpoints; it is strange that those transporting this load of weapons could move without issues," the expert indicated, suggesting that this episode is part of a larger problem in national security.
One of the guards had faced a similar incident in 2021, although on that occasion the robbery attempt did not materialize. The second guard has current records for crimes against life and personal integrity. A third person with access to the office has not reported to work in the last week; furthermore, they had a pending citation in the Public Ministry for a disappearance case.
The theft of 40 9 mm firearms and 14 shotguns from the Social Security Fund (CSS) has raised alarms and generated concern about the institution's security protocols. According to preliminary reports, two armed individuals entered the security headquarters during the early morning, tied up the on-duty guards, and managed to access a compartment where the weapons were stored. Among the stolen items are pistols from the Sig Sauer brand, valued at over $1,500 each on the market. Lawyer David Villarreal, an expert in weapon regulation and possession, questioned the possession of pistols by the CSS, emphasizing that Law 57 from May 2011 regulates the type of weaponry allowed for security entities.
"There is uncertainty about how these criminals accessed the secure area that safeguarded the weapons, and whether these measures were really effective," commented Villarreal. The early morning of the robbery was marked by irregular events that suggest possible internal failures. The tied-up guards, after freeing themselves, informed the National Police that the intruders had forced open a box without adequate security where the weapons were stored. This is accompanied by other points of interest that reinforce the hypothesis that there may have been internal complicity.
