Canadian Mining Firm Reports Abduction of 10 Employees in Sinaloa, Mexico
A Canadian mining company has reported the abduction of ten employees at its project site in Sinaloa, Mexico. Vizsla Silver, based in Vancouver, announced the incident, which occurred in the city of Concordia, where violence has escalated due to ongoing cartel conflicts.
Details of the Abduction Incident
Vizsla Silver stated in a public announcement that “ten individuals have been taken” and noted that the investigation is underway with limited information available. The company has alerted Mexican authorities and is coordinating with its crisis management and security teams.
Company and Project Background
- Company: Vizsla Silver
- Location: Concordia, Sinaloa, Mexico
- Project: Silver and gold mining project named Panuco
The firm has temporarily suspended some activities at the site in response to the abduction. Most of the kidnapped employees are reported to be Mexican nationals.
Authorities’ Response
The Sinaloan attorney general’s office has initiated an investigation regarding the kidnapping. They received a report on January 24 through a 911 call from a representative of Vizsla Silver, which detailed the disappearance of the ten employees.
State authorities are collaborating with federal forces, including the military, to conduct search operations. As part of this investigation, a search warrant was executed by state officials on Tuesday.
Timeline of Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 23 | Abduction occurred at a rented home in Concordia. |
| January 24 | Report of the disappearance made via 911 call. |
The ongoing conflict within the Sinaloa cartel, notorious for its severe violence, has contributed to a climate of fear in the region, with countless cases of abduction and murder reported.
As the situation develops, Canadian federal authorities have been contacted for comments, although responses have not yet been received. Local and international news outlets continue to follow the story closely.
