CIUDAD JUAREZ, MEXICO (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 Mexican troops have been deployed to Ciudad Ju\u00e1rez and two other cities in an effort to reinforce security amid crime concerns. <\/p>\n
According to a social media post, Mexico\u2019s Defense Department said it has launched a security reinforcement to Tijuana, Ciudad Ju\u00e1rez, and Le\u00f3n, deploying more than 1,000 members of the Mexican Army by air as part of the country\u2019s National Public Security Strategy.<\/p>\n
The Instagram post states that on Wednesday at 5 p.m., 1,170 personnel from the Mexican Army \u2014 including 270 members of the Parachute Rifle Brigade \u2014 began an air deployment from various points across the country. <\/p>\n
The troops traveled aboard three strategic transport aircraft of the Mexican Air Force to the cities of Tijuana in Baja California, Ciudad Ju\u00e1rez in Chihuahua, and Le\u00f3n in Guanajuato.<\/p>\n
According to Mexico\u2019s Defense Department, the deployed personnel are tasked with providing security, prevention, and deterrence against illicit activities by criminal groups operating in the cities. <\/p>\n
In addition, the defense department said troops will cooperate with authorities in each state, aiming to foster a peaceful environment. <\/p>\n
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