Since the operation began on February 5, some 6,652 suspects have been arrested and 5,167 firearms, 895,052 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 24,517 magazines, 62,616.4 kg of drugs, including 341.89 kg of fentanyl, 4,545 vehicles, and 815 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 Tijuana, two minors were arrested, and three firearms, 11 magazines, and 39 rounds of ammunition were seized.
– Chihuahua
In Chihuahua, two suspects were arrested, and a handgun, a magazine, and seven rounds of ammunition were seized.
– Sinaloa
In Culiacán, five suspects were arrested, and four rifles, 26 magazines, 869 rounds of ammunition, and a property were seized.
In Culiacán and Mocorito, four storage facilities containing various materials for the production of synthetic drugs were located and dismantled. During the operations 7,750 liters and 625 kilos of substances for the production of methamphetamine, a mixer, and a distiller were seized. The economic impact on organized crime is 171 million pesos (US$9.21 million).
– Sonora
In Álamos, two rifles, 30 magazines, 1,435 rounds of ammunition, a tactical vest, and a vehicle reported stolen were seized.
In Cajeme, four suspects were arrested and four firearms, 20 magazines, 535 rounds of ammunition, three tactical vests, four tire spikes, a vehicle reported stolen, and a property were seized.
– Nuevo León
In Juárez, a suspect was arrested and two firearms, two magazines, 16 rounds of ammunition, 39 doses of methamphetamine, 74 doses of marijuana, cash, two cell phones, a gram scale, and a backpack were seized.
In Dr. Coss, eight rifles, 20 magazines, and 200 rounds of ammunition were seized.
– Tamaulipas
In Miguel Alemán, a rifle, seven magazines, 54 rounds of ammunition, and a vehicle were seized.
Source: Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC)
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