Since the operation began on February 5, some 3,854 suspects have been arrested and 3,238 firearms, 538,408 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 15,588 magazines, and 34,069.27 kg of drugs, including 209. 80 kg of fentanyl, 2,886 vehicles, and 479 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 Felipe, an arrest warrant was served on an individual for crimes against health.
– Sinaloa
In Elota, 419 live rounds of ammunition of various calibers, four magazines, two Kevlar helmets, 10 doses of marijuana, and five doses of crystal meth were seized.
In Culiacán, seven storage facilities for methamphetamine inputs were located and dismantled. During the operations, 4,950 liters of chemicals for the manufacture of the drug, an organic synthesis reactor, and nine lab condensers were seized. The economic impact on criminal organizations is estimated at 105 million pesos (US$5.36 million).
– Sonora
A suspect was arrested, and five magazines, 236 rounds of ammunition, two grenade launchers, a vehicle reported stolen in the state of California, 516 doses of methamphetamine, 1,748 doses of marijuana and seven marijuana cigarettes, as well as 20 doses of cocaine were seized.
In Nogales, three weapons, four magazines, 83 rounds of ammunition, and a vehicle were seized.
– Tamaulipas
In Reynosa, nine suspects were arrested, and nine rifles, 26 magazines, 390 rounds of ammunition, one kilogram of fentanyl pills, two vehicles, and two properties were seized.
Source: Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC)
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