The Mexican Government's Security Cabinet reports on the results obtained from 'Operation Northern Border' on July 24, 2025.

Since the operation began on February 5, some 5,620 suspects have been arrested and 4,547 firearms, 736,320 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 21,405 magazines, 52,681 kg of drugs, including 310.89 kg of fentanyl, 4,065 vehicles, and 712 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 Mexicali, 144 kilograms of methamphetamine were seized, hidden in a false bottom of a train car.

In another operation in the same municipality, four suspects were arrested, and eight magazines, a handgun, 189 rounds of ammunition, 15 kilograms of marijuana, 345 doses of methamphetamine, doses of heroin, cash, 11 cell phones, two tactical vests, three ATVs, two vehicles, and two properties were seized.

– Sinaloa

In Culiacán, three storage facilities concentrating inputs used in the production of methamphetamine were located and dismantled. During the operations 340 liters and 50 kilograms of chemicals were seized, as well as three organic synthesis reactors. The economic impact on organized crime is estimated at 8 million pesos (US$430,000).

In Concordia, two rifles, 32 improvised explosive devices, 100 detonators, 68 explosives, two det cord spools, 24 magazines, 2,666 rounds of ammunition, 11 packages of marijuana, 563 doses of marijuana, four motorcycles, six ballistic plates, six plate carriers, a ballistic helmet, and nine pieces of tactical clothing were seized.

– Sonora

In Cajeme, 13 rifles, a handgun, 400 rounds of ammunition, 15 magazines, doses of methamphetamine and cocaine, 13 jars of marijuana, two vehicles, and tactical gear were seized.

In another operation in the same municipality, three encampments used by organized crime were located and dismantled. During the operation, 80 improvised explosive devices, a rifle, 2,182 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 37 magazines, and various types of tactical gear were seized.

– Tamaulipas

In Matamoros, a suspect was arrested and 148 doses of marijuana, 86 doses of cocaine, 50 doses of methamphetamine, and cash were seized.

Source: Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC)

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