Since the operation began on February 5, some 4,727 suspects have been arrested and 3,912 firearms, 611,407 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 18,357 magazines, and 41,168.8 kg of drugs, including 256. 8 kg of fentanyl, 3,509 vehicles, and 595 properties were 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, three suspects were arrested and two handguns, three magazines, 57 rounds of ammunition, 84 doses of methamphetamine, and 54 doses of marijuana were seized.
In Ensenada, seven weapons, 11 magazines, 1,349 rounds of ammunition, 22 kilograms of methamphetamine, and a property were seized.
– Sonora
In Hermosillo, a suspect was arrested, and two weapons, two magazines, 59 rounds of ammunition, 36 doses of methamphetamine, a motorcycle, two digital scales, and a property were seized.
In Nogales, a suspect was arrested and 16 live rounds of ammunition, a firearm, a magazine, and 43 doses of methamphetamine were seized.
– Tamaulipas
In Nuevo Laredo, four magazines, a rifle, 105 rounds of ammunition, a tactical vest, and a vehicle were seized.
Source: Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC)
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