The Mexican Government’s Security Cabinet reports on the results obtained from “Operation Northern Border” on July 15, 2025.

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Publicado: 16/7/2025 · 1:06 p.m. MX | Actualizado: 16/7/2025 · 1:06 p.m. MX

Since the operation began on February 5, some 5,298 suspects have been arrested and 4,328 firearms, 697,894 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 20,553 magazines, 46,092 44 kg of drugs, including 310.89 kg of fentanyl, 3,885 vehicles, and 679 properties have been seized.

The 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

A suspect was arrested, and 14 rounds of ammunition, a handgun, a magazine, 107 doses of methamphetamine, doses of marijuana, doses of cocaine, and a vehicle were seized.

Sigue leyendo:

Over half a ton of cocaine seized in maritime operation off the coast of Oaxaca

The operation was led by Navy personnel, in coordination with the Ministry of National Defense, the Federal Attorney General’s Office (FGR), National Guard, and the Ministry of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC)

Chihuahua

In Chihuahua, three suspects were arrested, and two weapons, four magazines, 80 rounds of ammunition, 400 doses of methamphetamine, and a property were seized.

Sinaloa

In Culiacán, four storage facilities used for the production of methamphetamine were located and dismantled. During the operations, 2,850 liters and 175 kilos of chemicals were seized. This action represented an economic loss of 62 million pesos (US$3.31 million) for organized crime.

In another operation, also in Culiacán, a laboratory for the production of synthetic drugs was located and dismantled, and 950 kilos of methamphetamine, 1,625 kilos and 1,600 liters of chemicals, as well as a reactor, five lab condensers, a distiller, and various tools used in the production of methamphetamines were seized.

⁠Sonora

In Opodepe, a suspect was arrested and 21 kilos of opium gum and a cargo vehicle were seized.

In Miguel Alemán, 280 doses of marijuana and 786 doses of methamphetamine were seized.

Tamaulipas

In Nuevo Laredo, 25 tanker trucks containing over 2.71 million liters of diesel fuel were seized.

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