MEXICO CITY  - The Jalisco Prosecutor's Office in Mexico has reported the discovery of human remains in 45 bags in the municipality of Zapopan. These remains are suspected to bear resemblance to the features of several missing call center employees, as stated by state prosecutors.

However, further forensic tests are required to formally identify the bodies. The preliminary information suggests that the findings in Zapopan align with the physical characteristics of the individuals who have been sought after.

During the search for seven missing call center workers in their 20s and 30s, authorities uncovered the human remains in a ravine near Guadalajara, the capital city of Jalisco. The discovery took place earlier this week, and an additional person potentially connected to the group is also missing.

Security minister Rosa Icela Rodriguez stated on Tuesday that initial investigations suggest the call center workers were involved in real estate fraud and telephone extortion activities.

Authorities are actively working to determine the number of individuals associated with the remains found in the bags, their identities, and the cause of their deaths. Reports from local media suggest that the remains belonged to both men and women. The discovery was made based on a tip-off received by the state prosecutor's office.

However, the investigation has faced challenges due to difficult terrain and limited sunlight. Mexico has a significant number of missing persons, with over 100,000 reported missing according to government data. Organized crime has deeply impacted various parts of the country, with Jalisco state being a notable hub for major cartels such as the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and their rivals, Nueva Plaza.