A state official said the ban on fishing and consuming certain bivalve mollusks form the Gulf of California is still active with the exception of one species.
Office of Protection against Sanitary Risks Director Leopoldo Jiménez responded to spread rumors of a reportedly ban lifting.
The official said the only species for which the state has lifted the ban is a clam named “Chione” in Spanish that can be found easily at beaches.
Jiménez said this clam has been examined and come down in analysis on saxitoxin, a chemical that might lead to paralysis and even death.
The ban was set in January after bivalve mollusks extracted in San Felipe and Puertecitos were reported positive on saxitoxin.
The director said these mollusks have been reported well over the permitted levels by Mexican regulations.
Mussels, clams, oysters and other similar mollusks must be at normal levels for three consecutive times in exams to lift the ban, he said.
Jiménez asked tourists to avoid extracting and consuming these mollusks during Spring break.
Man arrested for homicide
A 32-year-old man was arrested in southern Mexicali for an active arrest warrant against the individual, said the Municipal Public Safety Department.
Authorities said Ramón “Doe” was arrested Wednesday at 5:50 p.m. at Presidencia Avenue and Procuraduría Street at Colonia Hidalgo neighborhood.
The individual was arrested in possession of a pointed screwdriver.
The suspect had an arrest warrant for homicide and causing injuries.
No more details were provided.
Three caught for robbery
Three young adults were arrested Wednesday after allegedly committing a robbery against a convenience store, said the Municipal Public Safety Department.
Authorities said police officers arrested Joseph Gabriel “Doe,” 18, Luis Alonso “Doe,” 19 and José Eduardo “Doe,” 20.
The individuals were observed by police agents while on a white 2000 Honda Accord over the speed limit.
Police officers attempted to stop the driver but he refused to follow command, authorities said.
The individuals were stopped at Quelite Avenue and Mariano Abasolo Street at Colonia Santa María neighborhood, just east of Nido de los Aguilas baseball stadium.
Police agents determined through a report from the emergency dispatching center that the individuals were involved earlier in a robbery against the Oxxo store located at Herreros Street and F Street.
The suspects were arrested and in possession of a knife, an ice pick, 24 cigarette packs, 280 pesos, $5 and two bottles of transmission oil.
The suspects were transported to the police headquarters along with the weapons and robbery evidence.
Man arrested on vehicle reported stolen
A man was arrested by state and local police officers Wednesday morning while driving a California-registered vehicle that was reported stolen, said the Municipal Public Safety Department.
Authorities said police agents arrested Ricardo “Doe,” 27 at Miguel Jiménez Solís Avenue and Río Presidio Street at colonia Independencia neighborhood.
The individual was observed while driving over the speed limit on a black 1995 Honda Accord.
The vehicle had California plates 5UOV660 that belonged to another vehicle.
Police agents verified through the emergency dispatching center the vehicle series and determined it was reported stolen.
The individual was transported to the police headquarters along with the vehicle, authorities said.
