The Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico reports on the results obtained from 'Operation Northern Border' on May 8, 2025

Since the beginning of the operation on February 5, some 3,116 suspects have been arrested and 2,665 firearms, 423,150 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 13,176 magazines, 31,083.65 kilos of drugs, including 174.44 kilos of fentanyl, 2,471 vehicles, and 403 properties have been seized.

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
  Two suspects were arrested and 48 doses of methamphetamine, 35 doses of heroin, and 94 doses of marijuana were seized.
• Nuevo Leon
  In Monterrey, eight rifles, four handguns, 12 magazines, 288 rounds of ammunition, 29 kilos of marijuana, 10 vests, seven Kevlar helmets, and a property were seized.
• Sinaloa
  In Mazatlán, three suspects were arrested and two rifles, five magazines, 130 rounds of ammunition, and a tactical vest were seized.

In Cosalá, two storage facilities for methamphetamine inputs were located and dismantled and 830 liters of chemical substances for the production of the drug were seized. The economic impact on the criminal organizations is 17 million pesos (US$870,000).

• Sonora
  In Hermosillo, 30 video surveillance cameras irregularly installed in public spaces were located and removed.

Five suspects were arrested and 863 doses of methamphetamine, 325 doses of cocaine, 207 doses of marijuana, cash, a gram scale, and two properties were seized.

• Tamaulipas
  In Matamoros, three rifles, 17 magazines, 360 rounds of ammunition, and a vehicle were seized.

In Ciudad Victoria, eight suspects were arrested and 1,062 pills corresponding to prescription drugs and seven properties were seized.

Related: The Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico reports on the results obtained from ‘Operation Northern Border’ on May 7, 2025