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The Cuban authorities reported the recovery of several firearms in the municipality of Perico, in the province of Matanzas.
The news, published by the official Facebook profile Con Todos La Victoria, has raised more questions than answers due to the extreme lack of details provided.
According to the brief post from the mentioned profile, "several firearms were recovered in Perico" thanks to the "collaboration" of three citizens.
The message adds that it refers to two .38 and .22 caliber revolvers, two .22 caliber rifles, and a 12 gauge shotgun.
The delivery is said to have been made by individuals who allegedly claimed that the weapons belonged to deceased relatives.
The note concludes with a common slogan found in this type of communication: “Against crime, illegalities, and social indiscipline, ZERO TOLERANCE!”
However, it omits essential information about the context of the finding or delivery, the exact moment of the events, the precise location of recovery, or the final destination of the weapons.
It is unclear whether the weapons were found as part of a police operation or if they were simply voluntarily handed over by citizens.
It is also not specified whether these individuals approached any state institution or if they were located by the authorities.
The names of the citizens involved were not disclosed, nor was any official statement provided by the Ministry of Interior (MININT), which is usually responsible for these procedures.
Moreover, it is unknown whether the weapons were operational, if they had been used previously, or if they were registered in any state records.
It is also striking that the report mentions that the weapons belonged to "deceased relatives," an argument that—if not properly documented—could be used as a cover in more compromising situations.
It is not specified whether the authorities verified that version, whether the alleged deceased were legal owners of the weapons, or if there was any prior record confirming their existence.
An operation shrouded in opacity
The publication highlights a concerning information gap.
In a country where the unauthorized possession of firearms is a serious crime, it is unusual that a finding of this nature has not been accompanied by a detailed explanation, especially in a national context marked by the growing public concern for public safety.
The opacity surrounding the matter is exacerbated by the fact that in recent years, there have been increasing reports of firearm usage in robberies, assaults, and violent incidents across various provinces of the country.
These incidents, although not widely reported by state media, have started to become part of citizen reports on social media and independent outlets.
In times when Cuban society demands greater clarity from its institutions, especially on issues related to security, the case of Perico exemplifies how a lack of transparency can foster distrust and fuel public uncertainty.
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