Since the operation began on February 5, some 8,517 suspects have been arrested and 6,579 firearms, 1,140,784 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 30,386 magazines, 106,938.9 kg of drugs, including 493.92 kg of fentanyl, 5,371 vehicles, and 1,030 properties have been seized, according to the Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico.
These 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:
– Baja California
In Mexicali, two suspects were arrested, and 13 packages of methamphetamine and a vehicle were seized.
– Coahuila
In Torreón, two kilograms of methamphetamine, a gram scale, and a property were seized.
– Sinaloa
In Culiacán, six bladed weapons, 113 doses of cocaine, 113 doses of marijuana, 13 packs of cigarettes, cash, six cell phones, and a modem were seized.
– Tamaulipas
In Guerrero, a Barrett rifle, 114 magazines, 4,453 rounds of ammunition, tactical clothing, 620 tire spikes, and two vehicles were seized.
In Mier, five rifles, 56 magazines, 830 rounds of ammunition, and a vehicle were seized.
Source: Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC)
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