The Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico reports the results of “Operation Northern Border” as of March 13, 2025

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Publicado: 14/3/2025 · 2:24 p.m. MX | Actualizado: 14/3/2025 · 2:24 p.m. MX

Since the operation began on February 5, authorities have carried out:

• 1,409 arrests
• Seizure of 1,323 firearms
• 165,954 rounds of ammunition of various calibers
• 5,536 magazines
• 22,566.24 kg of drugs, including 107.92 kg of fentanyl
• 1,198 vehicles
• 157 properties

All actions were carried out strictly with the rule of law and with full respect for human rights. Notable seizures and arrests include:

Baja California

• Tecate: Three individuals were arrested, 42 kg of fentanyl, 7 kg of heroin, and one vehicle were seized.
• Tijuana: Two men were arrested; two long guns, one handgun, four magazines, 100 rounds of ammunition, 200 doses of methamphetamine, a balance scale, a precision scale, one vehicle, and seven cell phones were seized.

Nuevo León

• Monterrey: One person arrested; one long gun, one handgun, four magazines, 530 rounds of ammunition, and one property seized.

Sinaloa

• Statewide: Authorities located and dismantled 13 sites used for methamphetamine production, seizing:
• 11,410 liters and 50 kg of precursor chemicals
• Three organic synthesis reactors
• One condenser
• Estimated economic impact on criminal organizations: 253 million pesos.
• Culiacán: Five individuals arrested; 141.45 kg of methamphetamine and four vehicles seized.

Sonora

• Pitiquito: Three individuals arrested; seizure of one Barrett rifle, 16 long guns, 60 magazines, ammunition, improvised explosive devices, three vehicles, and two ATVs.
• Ciudad Obregón: Two long guns, two handguns, four magazines, and 86 rounds of ammunition seized.

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