The Mexican Government’s Security Cabinet reports on the results obtained from 'Operation Northern Border' for October 27, 2025.

Since the operation began on February 5, some 8,453 suspects have been arrested and 6,534 firearms, 1,128,014 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 30,131 magazines, and 106,889.9 kg of drugs, including 493. 92 kg of fentanyl, 5,333 vehicles, and 1,024 properties have been seized, according to the Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico.

The actions were 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:

– Chihuahua

In Cuauhtémoc, two suspects were arrested and two handguns, a magazine, 319 rounds of ammunition, and a vehicle were seized.

In Guachochi, two rifles and four vehicles were seized, two of which had been reported stolen and one of which was factory-armored.

– Nuevo León

In Los Aldama, eight suspects were arrested and a Barrett rifle, 12 rifles, 13 magazines, rounds of ammunition, 280 doses of cocaine, 13 tactical vests, and two vehicles with homemade armor were seized, one of which had been reported stolen.

– Sinaloa

In Culiacán, a storage facility containing various materials used in the production of synthetic was secured, and 165 liters of methamphetamine and 386 kilos of methamphetamine were seized. The economic impact on organized crime is 147 million pesos (US$7.98 million).

In Escuinapa, three rifles, 27 magazines, 1,499 rounds of ammunition, and tactical gear were seized.

– Sonora

In San Luis Río Colorado, a vehicle reported as stolen, two rifles, 10 magazines, and 163 live rounds of ammunition were seized.

– Tamaulipas

In Méndez, eight magazines, 145 rounds of ammunition, and a vehicle with homemade armor were seized.

Source: Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC)

Related: The Mexican Government’s Security Cabinet reports on the results obtained from ‘Operation Northern Border’ on October 24, 25, and 26, 2025.