Since the operation began on February 5, some 5,131 suspects have been arrested and 4,158 firearms, 669,399 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 19,948 magazines, 44,211.3 kg of drugs, including 257.89 kg of fentanyl, 3,759 vehicles, and 653 properties have been seized, according to the Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico.
These actions were carried out in strict accordance with the rule of law and with full respect for human rights. Among the seizures and arrests, the following were the most significant:
– Chihuahua
Three rifles, a Barrett rifle, 39 magazines, six ballistic vests, three tactical webbing sets, and a vehicle were seized.
In Moris, a Barrett rifle, two rifles, 11 magazines, 580 rounds of ammunition, and two vehicles were seized.
– Nuevo León
In El Carmen, six suspects were arrested and five weapons, 15 magazines, 272 rounds of ammunition, 184 doses of methamphetamine, 81 doses of marijuana, four tactical vests, a gram scale, and three backpacks were seized.
In Monterrey, a suspect was arrested and two rifles, four magazines, 43 rounds of ammunition, 54 doses of marijuana, 36 doses of methamphetamine, cash, and a gram scale were seized.
– Sinaloa
In Culiacán, three rifles, four magazines, 110 rounds of ammunition, and a vehicle were seized.
In Mazatlán, two suspects were arrested and three handguns, four magazines loaded with 32 rounds of ammunition, and doses of crystal meth were seized.
– Sonora
In Hermosillo, a suspect was arrested and 84 doses of methamphetamine, 179 doses of marijuana, and cash were seized.
In Cajeme, two magazines, 29 rounds of ammunition, a handgun, a shotgun, a property, a vehicle, 38 doses of methamphetamine, and three gram scales were seized.
Source: Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC)
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