DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE NEWS RELEASE

“At the direction of Attorney General Torrez, the New Mexico Department of Justice initiated a search this morning of the Zorro Ranch property previously owned by Jeffrey Epstein, with the New Mexico State Police and Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office providing assistance. This search is part of the criminal investigation announced by the New Mexico Department of Justice on February 19 into allegations of illegal activity at Epstein’s ranch prior to Epstein’s 2019 death. The New Mexico Department of Justice appreciates the cooperation of the current property owners in granting access for the search and extends its thanks to the ranch staff for their professionalism. We urge the public to please stay away from the area and ground any drone activity nearby to avoid interfering with the ongoing law enforcement operation. The New Mexico Department of Justice will continue to keep the public appropriately informed, support the survivors, and follow the facts wherever they lead.” 

The New Mexico Department of Justice is seeking credible information from members of the public who may have knowledge relevant to events that occurred in New Mexico. If you have information that may assist this investigation, we encourage you to submit a tip.