Since the operation began on February 5, some 5,190 suspects have been arrested and 4,217 firearms, 675,003 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 20,132 magazines, 44,264.4 kg of drugs, including 257.89 kg of fentanyl, 3,796 vehicles, and 663 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 Tecate, 30 kilograms of marijuana were seized.
– Chihuahua
In Aldama, three suspects were arrested and eight weapons, 56 magazines, 2,040 rounds of ammunition, nine tactical vests, and two vehicles were seized. In another operation in the same municipality, four suspects were arrested and nine rifles, 22 magazines, 373 rounds of ammunition, 13 kilograms of marijuana, seven tactical vests, three vehicles, and a property were seized.
– Coahuila
In Arteaga, two tank trucks, a tractor-trailer, three containers, and a property were seized.
– Sinaloa
In Elota, two rifles, 14 magazines, 32 rounds of ammunition, 67 tire spikes, and a vehicle were seized.
In El Rosario, four rifles, 25 magazines, 620 rounds of ammunition, and a vehicle were seized.
– Sonora
Six suspects were arrested, and 90 doses of cocaine, nine doses of methamphetamine, 98 doses of marijuana, two handguns, a magazine, and 10 rounds of ammunition were seized.
In Magdalena de Kino, two suspects were arrested and 58 doses of crystal meth, a rifle, a handgun, five magazines, and 140 rounds of ammunition of various calibers were seized.
Source: Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC)
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