Since the operation began on February 5, some 6,341 suspects have been arrested and 4,990 firearms, 849,029 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 23,622 magazines, 59,342.3 kg of drugs, including 311.89 kg of fentanyl, 4,417 vehicles, and 786 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:
– Baja California
In Tecate, two suspects were arrested, and 327 kilograms of methamphetamine and a tractor-trailer were seized.
– Chihuahua
In Ciudad Juárez, two rifles, two fragmentation grenades, a tactical vest, a Kevlar helmet, a webbing set, and a property were seized.
In Guachochi, two suspects were arrested and four rifles, 14 magazines, 439 rounds of ammunition, two tactical vests, three vehicles, and a property were seized.
– Coahuila
In Piedras Negras, three kilograms of heroin, cell phones, and a property were seized.
– Sinaloa
In Culiacán, seven storage facilities containing various inputs for the production of synthetic drugs were located and dismantled. During the operations, 5,685 liters and 150 kilos of substances for the production of methamphetamine, three organic synthesis reactors, and a lab condenser were seized. The economic impact on organized crime is 174 million pesos (US$9.31 million).
In San Ignacio, two rifles, five vehicles (three of which had been reported stolen), 3,267 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 25 magazines, a motorcycle, an improvised explosive device, a camp, 49 tactical uniforms, 21 new tactical boots, and 41 raincoats were seized.
– Sonora
In Guaymas, four suspects were arrested and two weapons, four magazines, 92 rounds of ammunition, 800 doses of methamphetamine, 250 doses of marijuana, 91 tire spikes, and a vehicle reported stolen were seized.
Source: Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC)
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