The Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico reports the results of Operation Northern Border, which was carried out on April 3, 2025

Authorities have reported that since the start of Operation Northern Border, 25.4 thousand kilograms of drugs have been seized—including 163.35 kilograms of fentanyl

The Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico reports the results of Operation Northern Border, which was carried out on April 3, 2025
Authorities reported the seizure of 253 properties linked to organized crime during the security operations. Photos: Government of Mexico.

Since the start of the operation on February 5, a total of 2,088 individuals have been arrested, and authorities have seized 1,904 firearms, 302,837 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 9,394 magazines, 25,431.699 kg of drugs—including 163.35 kilograms of fentanyl—1,726 vehicles, and 253 properties.

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All actions have been conducted in full compliance with the rule of law and with full respect for human rights. Noteworthy arrests and seizures include:

Baja California

Three individuals were arrested; authorities seized doses of fentanyl and methamphetamine, 220 doses of marijuana, 65 grams of the same drug, four vehicles, and two properties.

In Tijuana, one person was arrested, and 35 rounds of ammunition, one handgun, two magazines, and one property were seized.

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Results of the security in the Operation Northern Border, April 3 in Baja California. Photos: Government of Mexico.

Chihuahua

In Ciudad Juárez, one person was arrested; 24.84 kilograms of marijuana and one vehicle were seized.

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Results of the security in the Operation Northern Border, April 3 in Chihuahua. Photos: Government of Mexico.

Nuevo León

In General Bravo, one person was arrested; 940 kilograms of marijuana and one vehicle were seized.

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Results of the security in the Operation Northern Border, April 3 in Nuevo Leon. Photos: Government of Mexico.

Sinaloa

In Concordia, two long guns, six magazines, 180 rounds of ammunition, four tactical vests, and two ballistic plates were seized.

Seven facilities used to store various materials for methamphetamine production were located and dismantled. Authorities seized 2,568 liters of precursor substances and two organic synthesis reactors. The economic blow to criminal organizations is estimated at 56 million pesos.

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Results of the security in the Operation Northern Border, April 3 in Sinaloa. Photos: Government of Mexico.

Sonora

In San Luis Río, Colorado, two people were arrested; 33 kilograms of fentanyl, 7.5 kilograms of heroin, one kilogram of a substance known as mannitol, and one vehicle were seized.

In Opodepe, two individuals were arrested; 176,147 fentanyl pills, 1.1 kilograms of the same substance, and one vehicle were seized.

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Results of the security in the Operation Northern Border, April 3 in Sonora. Photos: Government of Mexico.

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