The Mexican Government's Security Cabinet reports on the results of “Operation Northern Border” for January 19, 2026.

Since the operation began on February 5, 2025, a total of 10,890 suspects have been arrested and 8,074 firearms, 1,376,568 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 35,817 magazines, and 120,357.2 kg of drugs -including 603 kg of fentanyl- 6,361 vehicles, and 1,277 properties have been seized.

The 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 rocket launcher, four firearms, three magazines, 30 rounds of ammunition, and a tactical vest were seized.
• Nuevo León
  In Dr. Coss, two firearms, three magazines, and 24 rounds of ammunition were seized.
• Sinaloa
  In Badiraguato, Culiacán, and Cosalá, 17 storage facilities containing various materials used in the production of synthetic drugs were located and dismantled. During the operations, 15,949 liters of substances used in the production of methamphetamine were seized. The economic impact on organized crime is 311 million pesos (US$17.63 million).
• Sonora
  In Cajeme, two suspects were arrested, and a firearm, a magazine, a cartridge, and a vehicle were seized.

Related: The Mexican Government’s Security Cabinet reports on the results obtained from “Operation Northern Border” for January 16, 17, and 18, 2026.