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

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

Since the start of the operation on February 5, 2025, a total of 10,706 suspects have been arrested, and 7,855 firearms, 1,323,612 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 34,995 magazines, 118,893.6 kg of drugs — including 601.8 kg of fentanyl — as well as 6,225 vehicles and 1,257 properties have been seized, according to the Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico.

All 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, 34 firearms, 55 magazines, 10,000 rounds of ammunition, seven tactical vests, and a property were seized.

– Chihuahua

In Aldama, three suspects were arrested, and three rifles, 31 magazines, 620 rounds of ammunition, three webbing sets, and three cell phones were seized.

– Coahuila

In Torreón, a suspect was arrested, and 33 kilos of methamphetamine, seven rounds of ammunition, two cell phones, a vehicle, and a property were seized.

– Sinaloa

In Culiacán, eight storage facilities containing various materials used in the production of synthetic drugs were located and dismantled. During the operations, authorities seized 4,510 liters and 840 kilos of substances used to produce methamphetamine. The economic impact on organized crime is estimated at 106 million pesos (US$5.92 million).

In another operation in the same municipality, six suspects were arrested, and nine rifles, 4,616 rounds of ammunition, 40 magazines, four vehicles, and tactical gear were seized.

– Sonora

In Caborca and Puerto Peñasco, three suspects were arrested, and doses of methamphetamine and marijuana, and a vehicle reported stolen were seized.

– Tamaulipas

In Camargo, a magazine, eight rounds of ammunition, 10 tire spikes, and an agency-armored 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 8, 2026.