The Mexican Government's Security Cabinet reports on the results obtained from 'Operation Northern Border' on July 1, 2025.

Since the operation began on February 5, some 4,897 suspects have been arrested and 3,996 firearms, 642,338 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 19,154 magazines, 41,988. 09 kg of drugs, including 256.89 kg of fentanyl, 3,624 vehicles, and 626 properties have been seized, according to the Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico.

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 cooler containing 2.4 kilograms of heroin was seized.

– Sinaloa

In Badiraguato, several packages containing 410 kilograms of marijuana were seized.

– Sonora

In Cajeme, an encampment used by organized crime was located and dismantled. During the operation, 1,134 live rounds of ammunition, eight magazines, and two explosive devices adapted to be launched by a drone were seized.

In Hermosillo, three suspects were arrested and 38 doses of methamphetamine, 40 doses of marijuana, and a motorcycle were seized.

Source: Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC)

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