# State of Mexico property restitution operations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/state-of-mexico-property-restitution-operations > Updated: 2026-10-26T01:24:58.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Authorities in the State of Mexico are conducting ‘Operación Restitución’, a joint initiative involving the State Attorney General's Office (FGJEM), the Mexican Army, Navy, National Guard, and various police forces to combat real estate theft and illegal possession. In early October 2026, enforcement actions across 17 municipalities resulted in the seizure of 44 properties, including 36 houses, seven plots of land, and one commercial establishment. At that stage, the FGJEM reported that 2,755 properties had been secured across 90 municipalities, with 1,759 restored to legitimate owners. By late October 2026, the total number of secured properties rose to 2,876, with 1,859 properties returned to their owners. Recent operations between October 17 and October 23 involved 11 searches and 39 inspections in municipalities such as Toluca, Nezahualcóyotl, and Texcoco, leading to the seizure of 50 properties, including 31 residences, 18 plots of land, and one commercial premises. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-26: Mexico authorities secure 2,876 properties in Estado de México Mexican authorities have secured 2,876 properties related to theft and dispossession in Estado de México, returning 1,859 to legitimate owners through a joint multi-agency operation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-authorities-secure-2876-properties-in-estado-de-mxico ### 2026-10-12: State of Mexico authorities seize 44 properties in anti-theft operation Mexican authorities seized 44 properties in 17 State of Mexico municipalities during ‘Operación Restitución’ to combat real estate theft and illegal possession. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/state-of-mexico-authorities-seize-44-properties-in-anti-theft-operation --- Cite as: State of Mexico property restitution operations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/state-of-mexico-property-restitution-operations