The Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico reports on the results obtained from “Operation Northern Border” on March 20, 2025

Since the beginning of the operation on February 5, some 1,658 suspects have been arrested and 1,493 firearms; 219,405 rounds of ammunition of various calibers; 7,333 magazines; 22,898.087 kg of drugs, including 129.19 kg of fentanyl; 1,357 vehicles, and 184 properties have been seized.

These actions were carried out in strict compliance with the rule of law and with full respect for human rights. Among the seizures and arrests, the following are the most significant:

Baja California

Two suspects were arrested and a rifle, two magazines, 44 doses of methamphetamine, and 12 doses of marijuana were seized.

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In Rosarito, two suspects were arrested and 220 doses of methamphetamine and two properties were seized.

Chihuahua

In Cd. Cuauhtémoc, a suspect was arrested and 4.5 kilograms of marijuana and a property were seized.

Coahuila

In Cd. Acuña, two suspects were arrested and eight handguns, 100 rounds of ammunition, 15 magazines, a vehicle, and a trailer were seized.

Nuevo Leon

In Salinas Victoria, three suspects were arrested and two rifles, four magazines, 53 rounds of ammunition, 33 doses of cocaine, a tactical vest, and a vehicle were seized.

Sinaloa

A suspect was arrested and eight improvised explosive devices, a rifle, and a vehicle were seized.

Nine storage facilities containing inputs for methamphetamine production were located and dismantled. During the operations, 4,200 liters and 1,250 kilos of substances for the production of methamphetamine, eight organic synthesis reactors, and four lab condensers were seized. The economic impact on the criminal organizations is 121 million pesos (US$5.98 million).

Sonora

In San Luis Río Colorado, two suspects were arrested and 7,200 liters of a chemical substance possibly used for drug manufacturing and a vehicle were seized.

In Ciudad Obregon, a suspect was arrested and 12 packages of methamphetamine and cash were seized.