Mexico announces big meth seizure in cartel bastion
Elements of the Mexican Army, the National Guard and the Jalisco Security Secretariat guard four armored vehicles that were seized to criminals in Tlaquepaque, Jalisco State, Mexico on February 13, 2025. According to local authorities, during a combined operation against drug cartels, four alleged criminals were arrested and the authorities seized material to make explosives, chemical precursors, video surveillance cameras, tactical equipment, and several firearms in the Northern Highlands region of the state of Jalisco. (Photo by Ulises RUIZ / AFP)
The discovery was made during a weekend operation to dismantle illegal drug laboratories in the northwestern state of Sinaloa, a government statement said.
The value of the drugs seized was nearly $40 million, it said, adding that more than 12,000 liters (3,170 gallons) of chemical precursors used to make methamphetamine were also confiscated.
The Latin American nation has announced a series of major drug discoveries in recent weeks in an apparent attempt to highlight increased efforts to combat drug smuggling.
Trump has cited illegal flows of the deadly opioid fentanyl as one of the reasons for a threatened 25-percent tariff on Mexican goods.
He put the trade levies on hold for a month, until early March, after Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum agreed to deploy 10,000 more soldiers to the countries' shared border to tackle smuggling.
Since February 5, when the deployment began, Mexican authorities have seized 4.9 tons of methamphetamine, 453 kilos of cocaine, 55 kilos of fentanyl and 489 firearms, the government said.
Want to send us a story? SMS to 25170 or WhatsApp 0743570000 or Submit on Citizen Digital or email wananchi@royalmedia.co.ke
Comments
No comments yet.
Leave a Comment