Since the beginning of the operation on February 5, some 3,475 suspects have been arrested and 2,912 firearms, 496,710 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 14,214 magazines, 32,247.84 kg of drugs, including 189.81 kg of fentanyl, 2,672 vehicles, and 437 properties have been seized, acoording to the Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico.
These actions were carried out in strict compliance 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
Seven suspects were arrested and 237 doses of marijuana, two vehicles, and a rifle were seized.
In Ensenada, eight video cameras irregularly installed in public spaces were located and removed.
– Sinaloa
In Navolato, five suspects were arrested and five rifles, two grenades, a Barret rifle, and two vehicles with homemade armor were seized.
In Cosalá, three storage facilities for methamphetamine inputs were located and dismantled. During these operations, 4,830 liters and 25 kilos of chemical substances for the production of methamphetamine, two organic synthesis reactors, and two lab condensers were seized. The economic impact on the criminal organizations is 104 million pesos (US$5.31 million).
– Sonora
In Guaymas, a suspect was arrested and 51 packages of crystal meth and 32 doses of cocaine were seized.
In Cajeme, two magazines, 14 packages of crystal meth, 75 spent casings, and a property were seized.
– Tamaulipas
In Reynosa, three suspects were arrested and three rifles, 16 magazines, 380 rounds of ammunition, two tactical vests, and a vehicle were seized.
Source: Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC)
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