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Mexicali authorities seize 120kg of fentanyl linked to Los Rusos group FAST-MOVING
Mexican federal and state authorities, in coordination with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), seized 120 kilograms of fentanyl pills in Mexicali, Baja California. The operation, which yielded more than 4 million doses, targeted a property in the Hacienda del Bosque neighborhood linked to the criminal group known as ‘Los Rusos’.
Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch confirmed that the raid was the result of intelligence sharing and investigative work. In addition to the synthetic drugs, officials seized a firearm, a magazine, a vehicle, and a quad bike. No arrests were reported during the operation.
‘Los Rusos’ is identified by authorities as an armed faction of the Sinaloa Cartel, specifically aligned with the ‘Los Mayos’ faction led by Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada. The group is accused of controlling drug trafficking corridors in the region and moving substances including fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin into the United States.
Entities
DEA · Fiscalía General de la República · Fiscalía General del Estado de Guanajuato · Gerardo Vázquez Alatriste · Los Rusos · Mexicali · Omar García Harfuch · Romita · Silva · Sinaloa Cartel
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- [● 5 SOURCES] The raid took place in the Hacienda del Bosque neighborhood of Mexicali, Baja California. puntonorte.info · tiempodigital.mx · gaceta.mx · www.elfinanciero.com.mx
- [● 10 SOURCES] The operation targeted a property linked to the criminal group known as Los Rusos. puntonorte.info · tiempodigital.mx · gaceta.mx · www.elfinanciero.com.mx · elineanoticias.com · +4 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] The seized fentanyl is equivalent to more than 4 million doses. puntonorte.info · tiempodigital.mx · gaceta.mx · www.elfinanciero.com.mx · elineanoticias.com · +4 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] No arrests were reported as a direct result of the fentanyl seizure operation. tiempodigital.mx · elineanoticias.com
- [● 10 SOURCES] The operation was conducted through intelligence sharing with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). puntonorte.info · tiempodigital.mx · gaceta.mx · www.elfinanciero.com.mx · elineanoticias.com · +4 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] The raid resulted in the seizure of a firearm, a magazine, a vehicle, and a quad bike. puntonorte.info · tiempodigital.mx · gaceta.mx · www.elfinanciero.com.mx · elineanoticias.com · +4 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Los Rusos is identified as an armed faction of the Sinaloa Cartel linked to Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada. tiempodigital.mx · www.elfinanciero.com.mx · elineanoticias.com · laopinion.com
- [● 10 SOURCES] Mexican security officials confirmed the seizure of 120 kilograms of fentanyl pills. puntonorte.info · tiempodigital.mx · gaceta.mx · www.elfinanciero.com.mx · elineanoticias.com · +4 more