Since the operation began on February 5, some 10,103 suspects have been arrested and 7,453 firearms, 1,262,719 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 33,894 magazines, 115,750.5 kg of drugs, including 601.8 kg of fentanyl, 5,968 vehicles, and 1,193 properties have been 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, four suspects were arrested, and five firearms, six magazines, 115 rounds of ammunition, and a tactical vest were seized.
– Chihuahua
In Ciudad Juárez, a suspect was arrested, and three kilograms of methamphetamine, doses of methamphetamine, and cocaine were seized.
– Sinaloa
In Cosalá, five storage facilities containing various materials used in the production of synthetic drugs were located and dismantled. During the operations, 3,850 liters of chemicals used in the production of methamphetamine were seized. The economic impact on organized crime is estimated at 76 million pesos (US$4.22 million).
In Culiacán, five cell phones, 31 phone chargers, 39 sharp objects, 10 USB drives, and cash were seized.
– Sonora
In Guaymas, a suspect was arrested, and a rifle, three magazines, 85 rounds of live ammunition, four doses of marijuana, and 100 packets of crystal meth were seized.
Source: Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC)
