The Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico reports the results of “Operation Northern Border” on March 18, 2025

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Publicado: 19/3/2025 · 10:27 a.m. MX | Actualizado: 19/3/2025 · 10:27 a.m. MX

Since the operation began on February 5, authorities have arrested 1,560 individuals and seized 1,456 firearms, 214,026 rounds of various calibers; 6,535 magazines; 22,753.32 kg of drugs—including 129.18 kilograms of fentanyl—; 1,316 vehicles, and 173 properties.

All actions have been carried out strictly to the rule of law and with full respect for human rights. The most significant seizures and arrests include:

Baja California

• Four individuals were arrested.

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• Authorities seized 304 doses of methamphetamine, 84 doses of marijuana, 24 doses of heroin, and two vehicles.

• In Ensenada, three vehicles and one property were secured.

Nuevo León

• In Sabinas Hidalgo, authorities seized:

• Two long guns, 54 magazines, 1,250 rounds, three tactical vests, one ballistic helmet, 25 tire spikes, and one vehicle.

• In Montemorelos, four individuals were arrested, and the following were seized:

• Four handguns, four magazines, 18 rounds, and one vehicle.

Sinaloa

• In Mazatlán, authorities seized:

• Three long guns, one grenade launcher attachment, 72 magazines, 1,752 rounds, two mortar grenades, four grenades, 7,394 metal links, two barrels with mechanism boxes, 14 tactical vests, and four ballistic plates.

• 11 areas used for methamphetamine production were located and dismantled, resulting in the seizure of:

• 10,300 liters of chemical substances, four organic synthesis reactors, eight condensers, and six flasks.

• The estimated financial loss to criminal organizations amounts to 226 million pesos.

Sonora

• In Magdalena de Kino, authorities seized:

• Four long guns, one handgun, 37 magazines, 7,092 rounds, one homemade flamethrower, 10 improvised explosive devices, 15 kg of chemicals for methamphetamine production, one bill-counting machine, five communication radios, three cell phones, two vehicles, five motorcycles, and one property.

• Additionally, another seizure included:

• One long gun, seven magazines, 185 rounds, 117 doses of methamphetamine, and 80 doses of marijuana.

Tamaulipas

• In Nuevo Laredo, three individuals were arrested, and the following were seized:

• Two handguns, three magazines, 45 rounds, and one vehicle.

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