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Mexico security forces seize massive drug and weapon stockpiles
Mexican security forces have conducted a series of large-scale operations across several states, resulting in significant seizures of narcotics, weapons, and illegal goods.
In Sinaloa and Michoacán, the Mexican Security Cabinet reported the seizure of over half a ton of methamphetamine, along with an arsenal including 84 improvised explosive devices, numerous long guns, and thousands of cartridges. Operations in Sinaloa led to the arrest of 20 individuals, including three minors, and targeted cells linked to major criminal organizations.
In Jalisco, authorities dismantled a clandestine laboratory, an action estimated to cause 1.828 billion pesos in losses to organized crime. Other notable actions include the seizure of nearly 13 million counterfeit cigarettes in Tabasco and the arrest of high-priority targets in Baja California and Mexico City.
Additional law enforcement activities reported include the recovery of stolen vehicles in Michoacán and Guanajuato, the destruction of 144,000 marijuana plants in Jalisco, and the arrest of suspects involved in various violent crimes, including homicide and robbery.
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Ciudad de México · Culiacán · Elota · Emiliano N · Emiliano ‘N’ · Jalisco · La Unión Tepito · Mexican Security Cabinet · Michoacán · National Guard · Secretaría de Seguridad Ciudadana · Secretaría de Seguridad Pública del Estado
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Federal agents detained four people and seized weapons after repelling an attack on the Los Mochis-Culiacán highway.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Seized items in Culiacán included two long guns, one short gun, 30 magazines, over 500 cartridges, and five ballistic vests.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Authorities in Elota detained two civilians and seized a Sporter rifle, a Glock pistol, and two stolen vehicles.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In Culiacán, five men, including three minors, were detained with five AK-47 rifles and 750 cartridges. fuentesfidedignas.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Authorities seized nearly 13 million counterfeit cigarettes in Huimanguillo, Tabasco. diarioavancetabasco.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Operations in Sinaloa resulted in the arrest of 20 people, including three minors. lajornadasanluis.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In Jalisco, a clandestine laboratory was dismantled, resulting in an estimated loss of 1.828 billion pesos for organized crime. lajornadasanluis.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Authorities seized 84 improvised explosive devices and thousands of cartridges during operations in Sinaloa. laprensa.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] Federal and local security forces seized over half a ton of methamphetamine and various weapons during operations in Sinaloa and Michoacán. lajornadasanluis.com.mx · laprensa.mx