Since the operation began on February 5, some 4,217 suspects have been arrested and 3,446 firearms, 568,458 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 16,672 magazines, and 38,452 kg of drugs, including 254. 79 kg of fentanyl, 3,210 vehicles, and 519 properties have been seized, acoording 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 San Quintín, a suspect was arrested and 14 rounds of ammunition, a handgun, a magazine, 49 doses of methamphetamine, 42 doses of marijuana, and a vehicle were seized.
In Ensenada, four video cameras installed illegally in public spaces were located and removed.
– Chihuahua
In Ciudad Juárez, a suspect was arrested and 28 kilos of fentanyl, doses of cocaine, and a vehicle were seized.
– Nuevo León
In Linares, five suspects were arrested and three rifles, three magazines, 56 rounds of ammunition, 111 doses of methamphetamine, 59 doses of marijuana, and a gram scale were seized.
– Sinaloa
In Navolato, four suspects were arrested and four rifles, 45 magazines, 190 rounds of ammunition, tactical gear, and 93 tire spikes were seized.
In Culiacán, six storage facilities for various methamphetamine inputs were located and dismantled. During the operations, 5,960 liters and 610 kilograms of chemicals used in the production of the drug were seized. The economic impact on criminal organizations is estimated at 138 million pesos (US$7.04 million.
– Sonora
Two suspects were arrested and 10 magazines, 120 rounds of ammunition, a grenade, 200 doses of methamphetamine, 97 doses of cocaine, 42 doses of marijuana, three tactical vests, and two vehicles were seized.
In Caborca, 14 video cameras installed illegally in public spaces were located and removed.
– Tamaulipas
In Méndez, two rifles, 33 magazines, 950 rounds of ammunition, and a vehicle were seized.
Source: Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC)
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