The Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico reports on the results of “Operation Northern Border” as of March 31, 2025

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Publicado: 1/4/2025 · 12:24 p.m. MX | Actualizado: 1/4/2025 · 12:24 p.m. MX

Since the operation began on February 5, a total of 1,998 individuals have been detained. Authorities have seized 1,862 firearms, 298,208 rounds of various calibers, 9,222 magazines, 24,342.019 kg of drugs—including 129.24 kg of fentanyl—1,658 vehicles, and 240 properties.

All actions have been conducted in strict accordance with the rule of law and with full respect for human rights. The following represent some of the most significant seizures and arrests:

Baja California

• Four individuals were detained—three of whom were U.S. nationals. Authorities seized two handguns, two magazines, 10 cartridges, 16 doses of cocaine, 34 doses of methamphetamine, 44 doses of marijuana, and two vehicles.
• In Tijuana, two men were arrested, one kidnapping victim was rescued, and authorities recovered two handguns, two magazines, 65 cartridges, doses of marijuana, five cellphones, and one property secured.

Chihuahua

• In Ciudad Juárez, four individuals were arrested, and authorities seized two firearms, one magazine, ten cartridges, and doses of marijuana.

Nuevo León

• In Salinas Victoria, three individuals were apprehended. The items seized included six cartridges, one firearm, one magazine, 220 doses of cocaine, 100 doses of marijuana, 88 doses of methamphetamine, three cellphones, and a digital scale.

Sinaloa

• In Cosalá, authorities seized two vehicles—one armored and the other reportedly stolen—four firearms, three grenades, 11 magazines, 821 cartridges, tactical equipment, and 60 kilograms of marijuana.
• They also located and dismantled 13 sites used for methamphetamine production, securing 10,700 liters and 1,700 kilograms of chemical substances, two organic synthesis reactors, four mixers, and two condensers. This operation resulted in an estimated economic loss of 279 million pesos for the criminal organizations.

Sonora

• One individual was arrested. The seized items included 44 cartridges, one handgun, 169 doses of methamphetamine, 123 doses of marijuana, a slot machine, and a vehicle.
• In Santa Ana, authorities seized three magazines, one long gun, 120 cartridges, 20 doses of methamphetamine, five vehicles, and two properties.

Tamaulipas

• Three individuals were apprehended. Authorities confiscated two handguns, two magazines, 24 cartridges, and one vehicle.

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