Since the operation began on February 5, some 7,482 suspects have been arrested and 5,776 firearms, 1,018,969 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 27,506 magazines, 98,347.4 kg of drugs, including 452.3 kg of fentanyl, 4,967 vehicles, and 919 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:
– Nuevo León
In Linares, three suspects were arrested, and two rifles, four magazines, 30 rounds of ammunition, 77 doses of methamphetamine, and 30 doses of marijuana were seized.
In Salinas Victoria, four suspects were arrested, including a minor, and three rifles, six magazines, 43 rounds of ammunition, 216 doses of methamphetamine, 269 doses of marijuana, and a vehicle were seized.
– Sinaloa
In Culiacán and Cosalá, 13 storage facilities containing various materials for the production of synthetic drugs were located and dismantled. During the operations, 17,480 liters of chemicals for the production of methamphetamine, two organic synthesis reactors, and two centrifuges were seized.
The economic impact on organized crime is estimated at 354 million pesos (US$19.28 million).
– Sonora
In San Luis Río Colorado, seven shotshells, 40 doses of methamphetamine, 15 doses of marijuana, five surveillance cameras, two monitors, a television, and three hard drives were seized.
Source: Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC)
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