Since the operation began on February 5, some 3,821 suspects have been arrested and 3,202 firearms, 536,971 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 15,509 magazines, 33,759 44 kg of drugs, including 209.80 kg of fentanyl, 2,875 vehicles, and 474 properties have been seized, acoording to the Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico..
The actions are carried out in strict accordance 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
In San Felipe, a 6,400 square meter field was located with 134,000 marijuana plants, which were eradicated.
In Ensenada, five video cameras and two relays, installed illegally in public spaces, were located and removed.
– Sinaloa
In Escuinapa, two rifles, seven magazines, 190 rounds of ammunition, an agriculture drone, and a vehicle were seized.
In Cosalá, three storage facilities for methamphetamine inputs were located and dismantled. During the operations, 2,575 liters of chemicals for production of the drug were seized. The economic impact on criminal organizations is estimated at 55 million pesos (US$2.81 million)
– Sonora
In Sáric, two suspects were arrested and four rifles, 30 magazines, 300 rounds of ammunition, two tactical vests, four ballistic plates, and a vehicle were seized.
In another operation, a suspect was arrested, and 263 doses of methamphetamine, five doses of cocaine, and 48 doses of marijuana were seized.
– Tamaulipas
In Matamoros, two suspects were arrested and two rifles, eight magazines, 115 rounds of ammunition, tactical gear, and a tire spike were seized.
Source: Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC)
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