The Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico reports the results of “Operation Northern Border” as of May 15, 2025

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Publicado: 16/5/2025 · 12:41 p.m. MX | Actualizado: 16/5/2025 · 12:41 p.m. MX

Since the beginning of the operation on February 5, a total of 3,337 individuals have been detained, and the following items have been seized: 2,850 firearms, 488,628 rounds of various calibers, 14,019 magazines, 31,880.2 kilograms of drugs—including 189.17 kilograms of fentanyl—2,602 vehicles, and 429 properties.

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

Baja California

Ten individuals were detained; three handguns, three magazines, 534 rounds, 482 doses of marijuana, 265 grams of methamphetamine, one motorcycle, one vehicle, and two properties were seized.

Sigue leyendo:

Llega Ronald Johnson, el nuevo embajador de EEUU a México, y visita la Basílica de Guadalupe

El nuevo embajador de Estados Unidos en México arribó este jueves 15 de mayo a la CDMX, donde no dudó en conocer uno de los sitios más importantes de la capital

Chihuahua

In Ciudad Juárez, six rounds, one long weapon, one magazine, 11.4 kilograms of fentanyl (equivalent to 104,587 pills), 82.5 kilograms of marijuana, and one vehicle were seized.

Sinaloa

In Concordia, three individuals were detained; three long weapons, 45 magazines, 350 rounds, 249 grams of marijuana, tactical clothing, and gear were seized.

In Cosalá, four areas containing materials for methamphetamine production were located and dismantled. Authorities seized 1,570 liters of chemical substances used to make drugs, one organic synthesis reactor, and two centrifuges.

The estimated economic loss to criminal organizations is 33 million pesos.

Sonora

In General Plutarco Elías Calles, four individuals were detained; five firearms, 32 magazines, 1,047 rounds, four tactical vests, and one vehicle were seized.

Three additional individuals were detained; seven magazines, one handgun, 169 rounds, one vest, two ballistic plates, 152 grams of methamphetamine, 142 grams of marijuana, cash, three vehicles, and one property were seized.

Tamaulipas

In Matamoros, three individuals were detained; six long guns, one handgun, 14 magazines, 450 rounds, two tactical vests, and three vehicles—two of them reported stolen—were seized.

In Nuevo Laredo, two individuals were detained; two U.S.-made firearms, two magazines, 28 rounds, and one vehicle were seized.

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