The Mexican Government’s Security Cabinet reports on the results obtained from “Operation Northern Border” on July 18, 19, and 20, 2025

Por

Redacción Heraldo USA

Compartir

Publicado: 21/7/2025 · 1:21 p.m. MX | Actualizado: 21/7/2025 · 1:21 p.m. MX

Since the operation began on February 5, some 5,462 suspects have been arrested and 4,433 firearms, 718,616 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 20,993 magazines, 46,459 kg of drugs, including 311 kg of fentanyl, 3,996 vehicles, and 697 properties have been seized.

These actions were carried out in strict accordance 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

In Tijuana, a storage facility containing various inputs used for the production of methamphetamine was located and dismantled. Eleven kilograms of methamphetamine, 1,000 liters of chemicals, 350 liters of solvent, 90 liters of chlorine, 70 liters of alcohol, 125 kilograms of precursors, 25 kilograms of caustic soda, three LP gas tanks, and a property were seized. The economic impact on organized crime was 37 million pesos (US$1.98 million).

Sigue leyendo:

Precio del dólar HOY en México: lunes 21 de julio de 2025

Descubre cómo se ha movido la moneda estadounidense dentro del mercado nacional camino al tercer lunes del mes.

In another operation in the same municipality, two suspects were arrested, and two handguns, two magazines, 127 rounds of ammunition, doses of cocaine, 10 vehicles, and two properties were seized.

Chihuahua

In Ciudad Juárez, four suspects were arrested and four handguns, four magazines, 49 rounds of ammunition, and a vehicle were seized.

In Moris, a rifle, 18 magazines, 1,020 rounds of ammunition, and a vehicle reported stolen were seized.

Coahuila

In Saltillo, five suspects were arrested, and doses of methamphetamine and cocaine, 135,000 pesos (US$7,234), a gram scale, 1,000 bottles of adulterated beer, wine, and liquor, and two properties were seized.

⁠Nuevo León

In Monterrey, a suspect was arrested, and a handgun, a magazine, five rounds of ammunition, 50 doses of methamphetamine, 53 doses of marijuana, a digital scale, 3,000 pesos (US$160), US$1,000, and a vehicle were seized.

In Dr. Coss, seven rifles, 39 magazines, three tactical vests, and three vehicles with homemade armor were seized.

Sinaloa

In Culiacán, a clandestine lab used for the production of methamphetamine was located and dismantled, along with five storage facilities where chemical precursors were concentrated. At the site, 4,700 liters and 1,135 kilos of chemicals, two organic synthesis reactors, two lab condensers, and 27 LP gas tanks were seized. The economic impact on organized crime was 902 million pesos (US$48.34 million).

In Concordia, two suspects were arrested and three rifles, six magazines, 280 rounds of ammunition, and three tactical vests were seized.

Sonora

In Caborca and Hermosillo, seven magazines, a rifle, 135 rounds of ammunition, two tactical vests, 140 doses of methamphetamine, 26 doses of cocaine, 130 doses of marijuana, and five vehicles, one of them with factory-armor, were seized.

Tamaulipas

In González, a suspect was arrested and a tractor-trailer, a tank truck, and 35,000 liters of hydrocarbons were seized.

Redacción Heraldo USA