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

Federal security authorities detailed that to date they have seized 32,251 kilograms of drugs, including 189 kilograms of fentanyl

The Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico reports on the results obtained from “Operation Northern Border” on May 20, 2025
In Cosala, Sinaloa, five methamphetamine warehouses were located and dismantled. The economic impact on criminal organizations is US$7.86 million. Photos: Government of Mexico.

Since the beginning of the operation on February 5, some 3,513 suspects have been arrested and 2,920 firearms, 497,305 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 14,240 magazines, 32,251.06 kg of drugs, including 189.80 kg of fentanyl, 2,698 vehicles, and 440 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

Four suspects were arrested and 10 doses of methamphetamine, 16 doses of marijuana, two doses of cocaine, two vehicles, a cell phone, and two motorcycles were seized.

In Ensenada, 10 video cameras irregularly installed in public spaces were located and removed.

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Results of security and anti-organized crime actions on May 20 in Baja California. Photos: Government of Mexico.

Nuevo León

Three suspects were arrested and 33 doses of marijuana, 284 doses of cocaine, 300 grams of methamphetamine, 700 grams of marijuana, a vehicle, and three cell phones were seized.

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Results of security and anti-organized crime actions on May 20 in Nuevo Leon. Photos: Government of Mexico.

Sinaloa

In Angostura, four suspects were arrested and two rifles, four magazines, 96 rounds of ammunition, tactical gear, a vehicle, and a property were seized.

In Cosalá, five storage facilities for methamphetamine inputs were located and dismantled. During these operations, 7,290 liters of chemical substances for the production of methamphetamine and a lab condenser were seized. The economic impact on the criminal organizations is 154 million pesos (US$7.86 million).

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Results of security and anti-organized crime actions on May 20 in Sinaloa. Photos: Government of Mexico.

Sonora

Four suspects were arrested and six magazines, a handgun, 45 rounds of ammunition, 11 doses of marijuana, and 66 doses of methamphetamine were seized.

In Caborca, three magazines, a rifle, 90 rounds of ammunition, and 22 doses of marijuana were seized.

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Results of security and anti-organized crime actions on May 20 in Sonora. Photos: Government of Mexico.

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