Since the beginning of the operation on February 5, some 2,847 suspects have been arrested and 2,446 firearms, 392,175 rounds of various types of ammunition, 12,103 magazines, 30,218.21 kg of drugs, including 163.35 kg of fentanyl, 2,284 vehicles, and 356 properties have been seized, acoording to the Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico.
These actions were carried out in strict compliance with the rule of law and with full respect for human rights. Among the seizures and arrests, the following were the most significant:
– Nuevo León
In San Pedro Garza García, a suspect was arrested and eight rounds of ammunition, 65 doses of cocaine, a rifle, a magazine, 35 doses of methamphetamine, 19 doses of marijuana, 60,600 pesos (US$3,092), US$253, and a vehicle were seized.
– Sinaloa
Thirty-one encampments were located and dismantled and 3.5 kilograms of marijuana, 39 rounds of ammunition, 350 machine gun pins, a webbing set, and 15 pieces of tactical clothing were seized.
In Culiacán, two storage facilities for methamphetamine inputs were located and dismantled. During the operations, 4,976 liters of chemical substances for the production of methamphetamine were seized. The economic impact on the criminal organizations is 107 million pesos (US$5.46 million).
– Sonora
Six magazines, a rifle, 296 rounds of ammunition, 48 doses of methamphetamine, 53 doses of marijuana, six video surveillance cameras, five walkie-talkies, and tactical gear were seized.
In Cajeme, seven suspects were arrested, a person who had been abducted was rescued, and 52 doses of marijuana, four rifles, 21 magazines, four ballistic vests, and a vehicle were seized.
– Tamaulipas
In Nuevo Laredo, two rifles, six magazines, 40 rounds of ammunition, a ballistic vest, two ballistic plates, and a vehicle were seized.
In Miguel Aleman, 53 magazines, 643 rounds of ammunition, 15 improvised explosive devices, and a tactical vest were seized.
Source: Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC)
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