After the gunfire ceased, members of the Juárez police force also entered the hall from the door, instructing everyone in the hall to stand up and line up nearby. They began to search each person to ensure that no one had any weapons that could be used for a surprise attack on the crowd.
The SRT members didn't have time to handle these tasks. All they could do was aim at everyone in the hall and fire warning shots at any sudden moves. A key point was that they were authorized by the government for this operation, but the arrest of other personnel needed to be done by local law enforcement.
After the Juárez police force took over the hall, the SRT and Jimmy started blocking the entrances and exits on the first floor, followed by checking each room and the floors above.
