Since the operation began on February 5, some 7,963 suspects have been arrested and 6,165 firearms, 1,090,370 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 29,019 magazines, 101,722.2 kg of drugs, including 483.32 kg of fentanyl, 5,135 vehicles, and 967 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 Tijuana, a suspect was arrested, and a kilogram of cocaine, a motorcycle, and a property were seized.
In Tijuana and Ensenada, five suspects were arrested, and a handgun, a magazine, 118 rounds of ammunition, 28 doses of methamphetamine, 14 doses of cocaine, and 15 marijuana cigarettes were seized.
– Nuevo León
In General Bravo, two suspects were arrested, and a tanker truck with 31,000 liters of fuel was seized.
– Sinaloa
In Badiraguato, Culiacán, and San Ignacio, a rifle, 12 magazines, 850 rounds of ammunition, an anti-drone gun, 15 improvised explosive devices, tactical clothing, and a vehicle reported stolen were seized, and a clandestine encampment was dismantled.
In Cosalá, a storage facility containing various materials used in the production of synthetic drugs was located and dismantled, and 500 liters of substances used for the production of methamphetamine were seized. The economic impact on organized crime is estimated at 10 million pesos (US$550,000).
– Sonora
In General Plutarco Elías Calles, a suspect was arrested, and 80 kilograms of methamphetamine and a vehicle were seized.
In Huatabampo, a suspect was arrested, and 16 kilograms of fentanyl and a tractor-trailer were seized.
Source: Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC)
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