Security Message for U.S. Citizens – Possibility for Retaliation Following TCO Arrests
The U.S. Embassy alerts U.S. citizens traveling and residing in Mexico to the enhanced potential for violence related to today’s arrests of Transnational Criminal Organization (TCO) associates and family members residing in the United States.
This morning, U.S. federal law enforcement agents arrested associates and family members of a senior TCO member, and seized property and assets within the United States. These arrests could result in some form of retaliation and/or anti-American violence. Given the history and resources of this violent TCO, the U.S. Embassy urges U.S. citizens to maintain a low profile and a heightened sense of awareness.
Please review the Department of State’s Travel Warning concerning travel within Mexico and the state of Sonora, available at Mexico. We encourage U.S. citizens living or traveling abroad to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the State Department's travel registration web site at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/ so that they can obtain updated information on travel and security. Americans without internet access may register in person or by phone with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency.
For any emergencies involving American citizens in the Nogales consular district, please call or visit the American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit at the U.S. Consulate General on Calle San Jose S/N, Fraccionamiento, Los Alamos, Nogales, Sonora. Telephone 011 (52) (631) 311-8150; [email protected]; Home | Consulate General of the United States Nogales, Mexico
U.S. Consulate General Nogales
American Citizen Services
Calle San Jose S/N, Fraccionamiento Los Alamos
Nogales, Sonora, Mexico 840620
From the U.S.: 01152-631-311-8150
From Mexico: 01631-311-8150
[email protected]
The U.S. Embassy alerts U.S. citizens traveling and residing in Mexico to the enhanced potential for violence related to today’s arrests of Transnational Criminal Organization (TCO) associates and family members residing in the United States.
This morning, U.S. federal law enforcement agents arrested associates and family members of a senior TCO member, and seized property and assets within the United States. These arrests could result in some form of retaliation and/or anti-American violence. Given the history and resources of this violent TCO, the U.S. Embassy urges U.S. citizens to maintain a low profile and a heightened sense of awareness.
Please review the Department of State’s Travel Warning concerning travel within Mexico and the state of Sonora, available at Mexico. We encourage U.S. citizens living or traveling abroad to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the State Department's travel registration web site at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/ so that they can obtain updated information on travel and security. Americans without internet access may register in person or by phone with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency.
For any emergencies involving American citizens in the Nogales consular district, please call or visit the American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit at the U.S. Consulate General on Calle San Jose S/N, Fraccionamiento, Los Alamos, Nogales, Sonora. Telephone 011 (52) (631) 311-8150; [email protected]; Home | Consulate General of the United States Nogales, Mexico
U.S. Consulate General Nogales
American Citizen Services
Calle San Jose S/N, Fraccionamiento Los Alamos
Nogales, Sonora, Mexico 840620
From the U.S.: 01152-631-311-8150
From Mexico: 01631-311-8150
[email protected]