Since the operation began on February 5, some 4,930 suspects have been arrested and 4,021 firearms, 645,222 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 19,272 magazines, 42,182 2 kg of drugs, including 256.89 kg of fentanyl, 3,638 vehicles, and 633 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 clandestine laboratory for the production of methamphetamine was located and dismantled. During the operation, 4,269 liters and 50 kilograms of substances for the production of drugs were seized, along with five vacuum reactors, an organic synthesis reactor, and a property.
In Playas de Rosarito, a suspect was arrested and doses of methamphetamine and a property were impounded.
– Nuevo León
In General Escobedo, two suspects were arrested and 188 kilograms of methamphetamine and two vehicles were seized.
– Sinaloa
In Culiacán, five rifles, 33 magazines, 630 rounds of ammunition, and two vehicles were seized.
In Concordia, three suspects were arrested and seven magazines, a Barret rifle, a rifle, 61 rounds of ammunition, a grenade launcher attachment, and a factory-armored vehicle were seized.
– Sonora
In Álamos, six rifles, a handgun, 40 magazines, 982 rounds of ammunition, six tactical vests, and three vehicles were seized.
In Magdalena de Kino, two rifles, 10 magazines, 217 rounds of ammunition, 3.5 kilograms of marijuana, and a tactical vest were seized.
Source: Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC)
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