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The Government of Mexico’s Security Cabinet reports on the results obtained from 'Operation Northern Border' for January 6, 2026.

The Government of Mexico’s Security Cabinet reports on the results obtained from Operation Northern Border for January 6, 2026. Photo: Government of Mexico
The Government of Mexico’s Security Cabinet reports on the results obtained from Operation Northern Border for January 6, 2026. Photo: Government of Mexico

Since the operation began on February 5, 2025, some 10,544 suspects have been arrested and 7,734 firearms, 1,291,481 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 34,563 magazines, 117,313.7 kg of drugs, including 601.8 kg of fentanyl, 6,153 vehicles, and 1,231 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. The following seizures and arrests were the most significant:

– Chihuahua

In Aquiles Serdán, two cell phones, four speakers, a USB memory stick, five watches, 11 water heaters, seven knives, 20 sharp objects, a pair of pliers, and a hammer were seized.

– Sinaloa

In Culiacán, a storage facility containing various materials used in the production of synthetic drugs was located and dismantled. During the operation, 2,710 liters and 50 kilos of substances used in the production of methamphetamine were seized. The economic impact on organized crime is 54 million pesos (US$3.01 million).

In El Fuerte, two suspects were arrested, and a Barrett rifle, 11 firearms, 63 magazines, 1,658 rounds of ammunition, two communication radios, various tactical gear, and two vehicles were seized.

– Sonora

In Cajeme, three suspects were arrested, and a handgun, three magazines, 61 rounds of ammunition, two plastic bags of marijuana, and a vehicle were seized.

In another operation in the same municipality, two suspects were arrested, and a rifle, three magazines, 129 rounds of ammunition, doses of crystal meth, and a vehicle 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 5, 2026.