Since the beginning of the operation on February 5, some 3,063 suspects have been arrested and 2,644 firearms, 423,674 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 13,054 magazines, 31,052.44 kilos of drugs, including 174.44 kilos of fentanyl, 2,457 vehicles, and 385 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:
In San Quintín, a suspect was arrested and 11 kilos of fentanyl, 528.198 kilos of methamphetamine, and a tractor-trailer were seized.
In Culiacán, two storage facilities for methamphetamine inputs were located and dismantled, and 960 liters and 40 kilos of chemical substances for drug production were seized. The economic impact on the criminal organizations was 21 million pesos (US$1.07 million).
In Cajeme, four suspects were arrested and four rifles, two handguns, six magazines, 242 rounds of ammunition, tire spikes, and a tactical vest were seized.
Source: Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC)
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