Since the operation began on February 5, some 10,060 suspects have been arrested and 7,445 firearms, 1,262,494 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 33,885 magazines, 115,747 kg of drugs, including 598.9 kg of fentanyl, 5,955 vehicles, and 1,191 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:
– Coahuila
In Saltillo, 12 kg of methamphetamine, doses of marijuana, and a property were seized.
– Sinaloa
In Cosalá, four storage facilities containing various materials used in the production of synthetic drugs were located and dismantled. During the operations, 3,489 liters of chemicals for the production of methamphetamine were seized. The economic impact on organized crime is 69 million pesos (US$3.84 million).
In Escuinapa, 10 magazines, 430 live rounds of ammunition, 25 improvised explosive devices, five tactical vests, and a vehicle were seized.
– Sonora
In Huatabampo, a suspect was arrested, and six firearms, 10 magazines, firearm parts, and a tractor-trailer were seized.
Source: Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC)
Related: The Mexican Government’s Security Cabinet reports on the results obtained from ‘Operation Northern Border’ on December 16, 2025.
