The Mexican Government’s Security Cabinet reports on the results obtained from 'Operation Northern Border' for January 5, 2026.

Since the start of the operation on February 5, 2025, some 10,520 suspects have been arrested and 7,714 firearms, 1,289,460 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 34,481 magazines, 117,312 kg of drugs—including 601.8 kg of fentanyl—as well as 6,143 vehicles and 1,229 properties have been seized, according to the Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico.

All these 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 Tecate, a lookout post was located and dismantled. During the operation, two handguns, two magazines, 37 rounds of ammunition, a drone, and 25 tire spikes were seized.

– Chihuahua

In Ciudad Juárez, a suspect was arrested and a handgun, a magazine, six rounds of ammunition, and 500 fentanyl pills were seized.

– Sinaloa

In Culiacán, five suspects were arrested and four rifles, nine magazines, 229 rounds of ammunition, three tactical vests, six ballistic plates, and a vehicle were seized.

– Sonora

In Hermosillo, three suspects were arrested and doses of marijuana and methamphetamine were seized.

– Tamaulipas

In Nuevo Laredo, a suspect was arrested and 30,000 liters of fuel and a semi-truck with dry van 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’ for January 2, 3, and 4, 2026.