Since the operation began on February 5, some 9,589 suspects have been arrested and 7,172 firearms, 1,228,336 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 33,025 magazines, 112,675.1 kg of drugs, including 535.20 kg of fentanyl, 5,770 vehicles, and 1,136 properties were siezed, 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 Mexicali, Tecate, and Tijuana, three suspects were arrested, and two firearms, seven magazines, 263 rounds of ammunition, doses of methamphetamine and heroin, and a property were seized.
– Chihuahua
In Ciudad Juárez, a suspect was arrested, and six kilograms of marijuana and a vehicle were seized.
– Sinaloa
In Culiacán, Cosalá, and Badiraguato, a clandestine laboratory was located and dismantled as were six storage facilities containing various materials used in the production of synthetic drugs. During these operations, 9,115 liters and 4,135 kilos of substances used in the production of methamphetamine, five organic synthesis reactors, seven condensers, nine LP gas tanks, and a burner were seized. The economic impact on organized crime is estimated at over 1.03 billion pesos (US$548 million).
In another operation in the same municipality of Culiacán, 28 firearms, five grenades, 148 magazines, four tactical vests, four vehicles (two factory-armored and two reported stolen), and a property were seized.
– Sonora
In Hermosillo, a suspect was arrested, and 67 doses of methamphetamine and 36 doses of marijuana were seized.
In another operation in the same municipality, a suspect was arrested, and eight doses of methamphetamine and five doses of marijuana were seized.
– Tamaulipas
In Ciudad Mante, three suspects were arrested, and a machine gun, a rifle, three long guns, 62 magazines, 1,155 rounds of ammunition, five tactical vests, 10 ballistic plates, and a vehicle reported stolen were seized.
In Nuevo Laredo, two rifles, 12 magazines, 305 rounds of ammunition, 68 kilos of marijuana, two tactical vests, and a vehicle were seized.
Source: Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC)
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