WATCH: Men Armed With High-Caliber Guns Attempt Robbery In front of Culiacan City Hall During Cartel Turf Wars

So far in January 2025, the state of Sinaloa has received 232 complaints of vehicle theft, an average of 19.3 thefts per day (Credit: Image via infobae.com)

Drug cartels in the Mexican state of Sinaloa have near complete control in all aspects of society, conducting their illicit activities without fear in broad daylight.

In its latest example, a group of hitmen upped the ante right in front of Sinaloa's city hall where they tried to rob a vehicle by using high-caliber firearms, according to a video that circulated on social media.