Since the operation began on February 5, some 5,330 suspects have been arrested and 4,345 firearms, 706,156 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 20,638 magazines, 46,175.4 kg of drugs, including 310.89 kg of fentanyl, 3,901 vehicles, and 682 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, 82 kilograms of methamphetamine were seized.
– Chihuahua
In Ciudad Juárez, a suspect was arrested and four firearms, four magazines, 54 rounds of ammunition, and a vehicle were seized.
In Ojinaga, four magazines, 1,983 rounds of ammunition, and three vehicles reported stolen were seized, two of which were armored.
– Sinaloa
In Cosalá, two storage facilities for inputs used in the production of methamphetamine were located and dismantled. During the operations, 930 liters of chemicals used in the production of drugs were seized. The economic impact on organized crime is estimated at 19 million pesos (US$1.01 million).
In Aguaruto, three firearms, five magazines, 166 rounds of ammunition, seven improvised explosive devices, nine additional frames, gunpowder for producing explosives, a vehicle, and various tactical gear were seized.
– Sonora
In Cajeme, four rifles, a grenade launcher attachment, three magazines, 86 rounds of ammunition, a vehicle, and a property were seized.
In other operations, seven suspects were arrested and 299 doses of methamphetamine, 38 doses of marijuana, a rifle, seven magazines, 233 rounds of ammunition, and six vehicles, five of which had been reported stolen, were seized.
Source: Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC)
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