Since the operation began on February 5, some 8,139 suspects have been arrested and 6,367 firearms, 1,106,690 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 29,481 magazines, 104,200 kg of drugs, including 483.32 kg of fentanyl, 5,216 vehicles, and 987 properties have been seized.
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
In Moris, 51 objects containing explosive material, 80 fuses, 20 improvised explosive devices, along with 12 vehicles, and a motorcycle, all reported stolen, were seized.
In Ojinaga, six firearms, a magazine, 520 rounds of ammunition, and a vehicle reported stolen were seized.
– Sinaloa
In Cosalá, three storage facilities containing various materials used in the production of synthetic drugs were located and dismantled. During the operations, 2,350 liters of substances used in the production of methamphetamine were seized. The economic impact on organized crime is 47 million pesos (US$2.55 million).
– Sonora
In San Luis Río Colorado, a vehicle reported stolen, four magazines, and six live rounds of ammunition were seized.
– Tamaulipas
In Nuevo Laredo, three suspects were arrested, and two handguns, three magazines, 70 rounds of ammunition, three metal plates, five cell phones, and a vehicle were seized.
Source: Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC)
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