Since the operations began on February 5, some 5,102 suspects have been arrested and 4,126 firearms, 667,114 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 19,839 magazines, 44,209.02 kg of drugs, including 257.89 kg of fentanyl, 3,740 vehicles, and 649 properties have been seized, according to the Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico.
The actions were carried out in strict adherence to 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, 241 kilograms of methamphetamine, 75 liters of liquid methamphetamine, and a property were seized.
– Chihuahua
In Allende, 10 kilograms of marijuana were seized.
– Nuevo León
In General Escobedo, 159 kilograms of methamphetamine, four gram scales, cash, and a property were seized. In a separate operation, four suspects were arrested, and five firearms, 13 magazines, 252 live rounds of ammunition, six improvised explosive devices, and a vehicle were seized.
– Sinaloa
In Concordia, five suspects were arrested, and seven rifles, 14 magazines, 960 rounds of ammunition, and a stolen vehicle were seized.
In Mazatlán, a U.S. citizen with irregular immigration status in Mexico was arrested in connection with crimes against health and arms trafficking.
– Sonora
In Hermosillo, two suspects were arrested and three handguns, two magazines, and 32 live rounds of ammunition were seized. In another operation, two other suspects were arrested, and 244 doses of methamphetamine, 38 doses of cocaine, and 199 doses of marijuana were seized, along with a motorcycle.
– Tamaulipas
In Guerrero, a site used for the manufacturing and repair of handcrafted armored vehicles was located. Six vehicles were seized at the site, four of which had handcrafted armor, one was equipped with a platform for transporting vehicles, and one had factory armor. Four industrial oxygen tanks, a trailer adapted as a mobile welding workshop, and a welding plant were also seized.
Source: Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC)
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