Elements of the Secretariat of the Navy (Semar) and the Attorney General's Office (FGR) located and dismantled a clandestine laboratory dedicated to the production of methamphetamine in the vicinity of the Las Juntas settlement, in the municipality of Mocorito, Sinaloa.
This joint action is part of the security and surveillance operations carried out by both institutions to combat the manufacture and distribution of synthetic drugs in the country. The search and seizure operations were the result of air and land surveillance patrols in the area, where authorities detected the infrastructure used for the elaboration of narcotics.
During the operation, authorities found approximately 600 kilograms of processed methamphetamine ready for distribution, which were destroyed to prevent them from reaching the illicit market. Various chemical precursors used in the manufacture of the drug were also found, including 200 liters of benzyl alcohol, 500 kilograms of toluene, and 75 kilograms of caustic soda, which were also secured and eliminated.
The facility had spacious areas dedicated to clandestine production and various supplies and equipment used in the processing of methamphetamine. Authorities also stated that with this action, the distribution of more than 15,000 doses of methamphetamine was prevented, which would help curb the supply of this substance in the illegal market and potentially reduce public health risks.
Among the materials disabled were large-capacity plastic tubs, burners, gas cylinders, and metal utensils used to heat and mix substances.
According to official estimates, the seizure and destruction of this laboratory represent an economic impact of approximately 157 million Mexican pesos for criminal organizations operating in the region.