The Mexican Government's Security Cabinet reports on the results of 'Operation Northern Border' on August 19, 2025.

Since the operation began on February 5, some 6,483 suspects have been arrested and 5,049 firearms, 869,288 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 24,032 magazines, 59,681.65 kg of drugs, including 311.89 kg of fentanyl, 4,476 vehicles, and 794 properties.

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:

– Sinaloa

In Elota, a suspect was arrested and two rifles, 16 magazines, 1,231 rounds of ammunition, three link belts, tactical gear, two ballistic plates, and two vehicles, one of which had been reported stolen, were seized.

In Navolato, four rifles, four magazines, seven tactical vests, and 400 rounds of ammunition were seized.

– Sonora

In General Plutarco Elías Calles, a storage facility where various materials for the production of synthetic drugs were concentrated was located and dismantled. During the operation, 600 liters of substances for the production of methamphetamine, an organic synthesis reactor, and a lab condenser were seized. The economic impact on organized crime is 12 million pesos (US$640,000).

In San Luis Río Colorado, a suspect was arrested and two handguns, four magazines, 70 rounds of ammunition of different calibers, and a vehicle were seized.

Source: Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC)