Since the operation began on February 5, some 8,268 suspects have been arrested and 6,429 firearms, 1,117,383 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 29,821 magazines, 105,091.2 kg of drugs, including 483.32 kg of fentanyl, 5,256 vehicles, and 999 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. The following seizures and arrests were the most significant:
– Baja California
In Mexicali, a suspect was arrested and two handguns, two magazines, 36 rounds of ammunition, 124 doses of marijuana, 120 doses of methamphetamine, a communication radio, and a vehicle were seized.
– Sinaloa
In Badiraguato, a storage facility containing various materials used in the production of synthetic drugs was located and dismantled. During the operation, 6,000 liters of chemicals used in the production of methamphetamine, six magazines, 639 rounds of ammunition, a hand grenade, three tactical vests, 10 kilos of marijuana, 10 kilos of poppy seeds, five kilos of marijuana seeds, six motorcycles, and a vehicle were seized.
In San Ignacio, two suspects were arrested, and two rifles, 13 magazines, 486 rounds of ammunition, and two tactical vests were seized.
– Sonora
In Cajeme, four suspects were arrested, and 50 packages of crystal meth, 20 packages of marijuana, and a vehicle were seized.
In San Luis Río Colorado, a suspect was arrested, and nine firearms, nine rounds of ammunition, a magazine, 33 doses of crystal meth, 10 doses of marijuana, 29 doses of heroin, two vehicles, a motorcycle, and a property were seized.
Source: Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC)
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