The Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico reports on the results obtained from “Operation Northern Border” on May 26, 2025

Almost 4 months later, federal security authorities in Mexico have reported the seizure of 33,204 kilograms of drugs

The Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico reports on the results obtained from “Operation Northern Border” on May 26, 2025
Authorities reported the following results in their efforts to combat organized crime on May 26 in Chihuahua. Photos: Government of Mexico.

Since the beginning of the operation on February 5, some 3,741 suspects have been arrested and 3,151 firearms, 529,768 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 15,298 magazines, 33,204.33 kg of drugs, including 209.80 kg of fentanyl, 2,823 vehicles, and 465 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

In Tijuana, a suspect was arrested and a rifle, a handgun, two magazines, 42 rounds of ammunition, and 2.9 kilos of marijuana were seized.

In Mexicali, three suspects were arrested and 36.2 kilos of methamphetamine, a gas cylinder, and a vehicle were seized.

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Authorities reported the following results in their efforts to combat organized crime on May 26 in Baja California. Photos: Government of Mexico.

Chihuahua

In Guadalupe y Calvo, 350 kilos of marijuana were seized.

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Sinaloa

In Navolato, four suspects were arrested and 13 weapons, 62 magazines, a Barrett rifle, 1,009 rounds of ammunition, two vehicles, and seven tactical vests were seized.

In Cosalá, five storage facilities for methamphetamine inputs were located and dismantled. During the operations, 1,940 liters of chemical substances for methamphetamine production, a reactor, and a lab condenser were seized. The economic impact on the criminal organizations was 41 million pesos (US$2.09 million)

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Authorities reported the following results in their efforts to combat organized crime on May 26 in Sinaloa. Photos: Government of Mexico.

Sonora

In Hermosillo, four suspects were arrested and a rifle, four handguns, four magazines, 113 rounds of ammunition, and a vehicle were seized.

In Cajeme, a suspect was arrested and a vehicle was seized.

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Authorities reported the following results in their efforts to combat organized crime on May 26 in Sonora. Photos: Government of Mexico.

Tamaulipas

In Matamoros, four suspects were arrested and four rifles, eight loaded magazines, two ballistic vests, and two vehicles were seized.

In Valle Hermoso, four suspects were arrested and four rifles, eight magazines, 38 rounds of ammunition, two vehicles, and four tactical vests were seized.

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Authorities reported the following results in their efforts to combat organized crime on May 26 in Tamaulipas. Photos: Government of Mexico.

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