The Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico reports on the results of the “Northern Border Operation” carried out on May 9, 10, and 11, 2025

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Publicado: 12/5/2025 · 11:54 a.m. MX | Actualizado: 12/5/2025 · 11:54 a.m. MX

Since the operation began on February 5, a total of 3,219 individuals have been detained. Authorities have also seized 2,717 firearms, 437,619 rounds of various calibers, 13,441 magazines, and 31,642.64 kg of drugs—including 177.77 kilograms of fentanyl—along with 2,515 vehicles and 412 properties.

All actions have been conducted strictly in accordance with the rule of law and with full respect for human rights. The most notable seizures and arrests include:

Baja California

In Tijuana, two individuals were detained during separate operations. Authorities seized 10 cartridges, 115.775 kilograms of cocaine, 3.328 kilograms of fentanyl, 2.516 kilograms of blue pills, three vehicles, and one property.

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In Ensenada, six improperly installed video cameras and one vehicle were found and removed from public spaces.

Chihuahua

In Ciudad Juárez, two individuals were arrested. Authorities seized nine cartridges, one handgun, one magazine, 24.8 kilograms of marijuana, and a vehicle.

Nuevo León

In Anáhuac, two individuals were arrested, and authorities seized $660,160 in U.S. dollars along with one vehicle.

Sinaloa

In Angostura, eight individuals were detained. Authorities seized 12 firearms, 133 magazines, 3,610 cartridges, one Barrett rifle, three machine guns, one hand grenade, tactical gear, four improvised armored vehicles, and three ballistic helmets.

In Mocorito, authorities located and disabled two drug-processing sites. They seized 9,290 liters and 2,252.5 kilograms of chemical substances used in drug manufacturing, four organic synthesis reactors, 200 kilograms of methamphetamine, and 20 kilograms of marijuana. The estimated financial blow to criminal organizations is 1.933 billion pesos.

Sonora

In Hermosillo, 30 illegally installed video cameras were located and removed from public spaces, along with one abandoned vehicle.

In Nogales, one person was arrested. Authorities seized 30 cartridges, one long gun, two magazines, $2,000, and five mobile phones.

Tamaulipas

In Nuevo Laredo, one individual was detained, and 19.2 kilograms of cocaine along with one vehicle were seized.

In Matamoros, 35 doses of marijuana and one property were seized.

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