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The Mexican Government’s Security Cabinet reports on the results obtained from 'Northern Border Operation' for January 13, 2026.

The Mexican Government’s Security Cabinet reports on the results obtained from Northern Border Operation for January 13, 2026. Photo: Government of Mexico
The Mexican Government’s Security Cabinet reports on the results obtained from Northern Border Operation for January 13, 2026. Photo: Government of Mexico

Since the beginning of the operation on February 5, 2025, a total of 10,738 suspects have been arrested and 7,884 firearms, 1,337,986 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 35,263 magazines, 119,327.23 kg of drugs — including 601.8 kg of fentanyl — 6,252 vehicles, and 1,261 properties have been seized, according to the Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico.

The actions were carried out in strict adherence to 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, a suspect was arrested, and a rifle, 43 magazines, 2,410 rounds of ammunition, a grenade launcher attachment, two linked belts, five ballistic plates, and a vehicle were seized.

Sinaloa
In Badiraguato, three rifles, 89 magazines, 6,931 rounds of ammunition, a grenade launcher attachment, 10 tactical vests, and 33 improvised explosive devices were seized.

In Culiacán, 17 storage facilities containing various materials used in the production of synthetic drugs were located and dismantled. During the operations, 10,480 liters and 25 kg of substances used in the production of methamphetamine were seized. The economic impact on organized crime is 207 million pesos (US$11.62 million).

Source: Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC)

Related: The Mexican Government’s Security Cabinet reports on the results of ‘Operation Northern Border’ for January 9, 10, and 11, 2026.