The Mexican Government's Security Cabinet reports on the results obtained from 'Operation Northern Border' for January 8, 2026.

Since the operation began on February 5, 2025, some 10,627 suspects have been arrested and 7,766 firearms, 1,298,780 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 34,702 magazines, 118,840.7 kg of drugs, including 601.8 kg of fentanyl, 6,186 vehicles, and 1,238 properties were 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:

– Baja California

In Tijuana, a suspect was arrested, and a handgun, a magazine, three rounds of ammunition, 2.1 kg of methamphetamine, doses of fentanyl, and a vehicle were seized.

– Nuevo León

In Montemorelos, five suspects were arrested, and five firearms, seven magazines, 88 doses of methamphetamine, 34 doses of marijuana, and two tactical vests were seized.

– Sinaloa

In Culiacán, seven storage facilities containing various materials used in the production of synthetic drugs were located and dismantled. During the operations, 6,040 liters of substances used in the production of methamphetamine were seized. The economic impact on organized crime is 119 million pesos (US$6.62 million).

In another operation in the same municipality, seven suspects were arrested, and 1,000 kilos of methamphetamine, five firearms, five magazines, 66 rounds of ammunition, two vehicles, 75 kilos, and 770 liters of chemical precursors were seized.

– Sonora

In Bácum, two suspects were arrested, and a machine gun, five firearms, 18 magazines, 633 rounds of ammunition, two machinegun belts, 6,144 doses of methamphetamine, 991 doses of marijuana, doses of cocaine, two tactical vests, two ballistic plates, and two vehicles were seized.

Source: Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC)