The Mexican Government's Security Cabinet reports on the results obtained from 'Operation Northern Border' on July 23, 2025.

Since the operation began on February 5, some 5,580 suspects have been arrested and 4,522 firearms, 729,487 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 21,307 magazines, 52,169 15 kg of drugs, including 310.89 kg of fentanyl, 4,043 vehicles, and 707 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

Four suspects were arrested and four handguns, four magazines, 22 rounds of ammunition, one kilogram of marijuana, 400 grams of methamphetamine, 577 doses of methamphetamine, 28 doses of marijuana, and a vehicle were seized.

– Nuevo León

In Montemorelos, 48 kilograms of marijuana and a vehicle were seized.

– Sinaloa

In Culiacán, two storage facilities for methamphetamine inputs were located and dismantled. During the operations, 1,230 liters and 150 kilograms of substances for the production of drugs were seized. The economic impact on organized crime is 28 million pesos (US$1.51 million).

In San Ignacio, three organized crime encampments were located and dismantled, and 2,182 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, a rifle, 37 magazines, 80 improvised explosive devices, and various tactical gear were seized.

– Sonora

Twelve suspects were arrested and 488 doses of methamphetamine, 127 doses of marijuana, four vehicles, three weapons, and 61 rounds of ammunition were seized.

In Cajeme, 14 firearms, 15 magazines, 400 live rounds of ammunition, 33 doses of marijuana, doses of methamphetamine, and two vehicles were seized.

Source: Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC)

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