The Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico reports on the results obtained from 'Operation Northern Border' on March 17, 2025

Since the beginning of the operation on February 5, some 1,540 suspects have been arrested and 1,436 firearms, 202,712 rounds of ammunition, 6,333 magazines, 22,727.43 kg of drugs, including 129.18 kg of fentanyl, 1,278 vehicles, and 170 properties have been seized, according to the Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico.

These actions were carried out in strict compliance with the rule of law and with full respect for human rights. Among the seizures and arrests, the following are the most significant:

• Baja California
  Three suspects were arrested, 32 doses of methamphetamine, a motorcycle, and a vehicle were seized.

In Ensenada, 30 cameras irregularly installed in public spaces were located and removed.

• Chihuahua
  In Ciudad Cuauhtémoc, two suspects were arrested and a handgun, a magazine, 20 rounds of ammunition, doses of crystal methamphetamine, and a vehicle were seized.

In Ciudad Madera, a suspect was arrested and nine magazines, a rifle, 580 rounds of ammunition, seven tactical helmets, four ballistic plates, and eight sacks of marijuana were seized.

• Nuevo León
  In Monterrey, two suspects were arrested and two magazines, a rifle, 31 rounds of ammunition, 57 doses of cocaine, 50 doses of marijuana, three cell phones, and a vehicle were seized.
• Sinaloa
  In Mazatlán, four suspects were arrested and two rifles, a vehicle, 30 rounds of ammunition, 1,680 rounds of live ammunition, tire spikes, and tactical gear were seized.

Eight methamphetamine production areas were located and dismantled, in which 7,430 liters of substances for the production of methamphetamine, an organic synthesis reactor, and four lab condensers were seized. The economic impact on the criminal organizations was 162 million pesos (US$8.15 million).

• Sonora
  In Trincheras, a suspect was arrested and two vehicles, 11 firearms, 241 magazines, six handmade explosive devices, 11 ballistic tactical vests, a package of approximately seven kilos of marijuana, 45 improvised explosive devices, and two ballistic plates were seized.

In San Luis Río Colorado, five suspects were arrested and 102 doses of marijuana, 30 doses of methamphetamine, three magazines, 147 rounds of ammunition, cash, and a property were seized.

Source: Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC)

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