Since the beginning of the operation on February 5, some 3,513 suspects have been arrested and 2,920 firearms, 497,305 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 14,240 magazines, 32,251.06 kg of drugs, including 189.80 kg of fentanyl, 2,698 vehicles, and 440 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
Four suspects were arrested and 10 doses of methamphetamine, 16 doses of marijuana, two doses of cocaine, two vehicles, a cell phone, and two motorcycles were seized.
In Ensenada, 10 video cameras irregularly installed in public spaces were located and removed.
– Nuevo León
Three suspects were arrested and 33 doses of marijuana, 284 doses of cocaine, 300 grams of methamphetamine, 700 grams of marijuana, a vehicle, and three cell phones were seized.
– Sinaloa
In Angostura, four suspects were arrested and two rifles, four magazines, 96 rounds of ammunition, tactical gear, a vehicle, and a property were seized.
In Cosalá, five storage facilities for methamphetamine inputs were located and dismantled. During these operations, 7,290 liters of chemical substances for the production of methamphetamine and a lab condenser were seized. The economic impact on the criminal organizations is 154 million pesos (US$7.86 million).
– Sonora
Four suspects were arrested and six magazines, a handgun, 45 rounds of ammunition, 11 doses of marijuana, and 66 doses of methamphetamine were seized.
In Caborca, three magazines, a rifle, 90 rounds of ammunition, and 22 doses of marijuana were seized.
Source: Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC)
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