The Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico reports on the results obtained from “Operation Northern Border” on May 7, 2025

Authorities reported the arrest of 3,063 suspects and the seizure of 31,052 kilos of drugs in three months of security actions

The Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico reports on the results obtained from “Operation Northern Border” on May 7, 2025
According to authorities, two warehouses were located in Culiacán, Sinaloa, and dismantled, representing a financial loss of $1.07 million for criminal organizations. Photos: Government of Mexico.

Since the beginning of the operation on February 5, some 3,063 suspects have been arrested and 2,644 firearms, 423,674 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 13,054 magazines, 31,052.44 kilos of drugs, including 174.44 kilos of fentanyl, 2,457 vehicles, and 385 properties have been seized.

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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 were the most significant:

Baja California

Two suspects were arrested and 29 doses of methamphetamine and nine doses of marijuana were seized.

In San Quintín, a suspect was arrested and 11 kilos of fentanyl, 528.198 kilos of methamphetamine, and a tractor-trailer were seized.

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Authorities reported results in their efforts to combat organized crime in Baja California. Photos: Government of Mexico.

Nuevo Leon

In Monterrey, 16 rounds of ammunition, a rifle, a magazine, 22 doses of cocaine, 47 doses of marijuana, a gram scale, and a motorcycle were seized.

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Authorities reported results in their efforts to combat organized crime in Nuevo Leon. Photos: Government of Mexico.

Sinaloa

Seven magazines, 39 rounds of ammunition, a drone, 11 drone batteries, and three vehicles were seized.

In Culiacán, two storage facilities for methamphetamine inputs were located and dismantled, and 960 liters and 40 kilos of chemical substances for drug production were seized. The economic impact on the criminal organizations was 21 million pesos (US$1.07 million).

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Authorities reported results in their efforts to combat organized crime in Sinaloa. Photos: Government of Mexico.
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Authorities reported results in their efforts to combat organized crime in Sinaloa. Photos: Government of Mexico.

Sonora

Six suspects were arrested and seven rounds of ammunition, a handgun, a magazine, 902 doses of methamphetamine, 325 doses of cocaine, 204 doses of marijuana, 14 slot machines, a vehicle, and a property were seized.

In Cajeme, four suspects were arrested and four rifles, two handguns, six magazines, 242 rounds of ammunition, tire spikes, and a tactical vest were seized.

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Authorities reported results in their efforts to combat organized crime in Sonora. Photos: Government of Mexico.

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