The Mexican government has managed to stop more than one ton of drugs during operations carried out from October 2024 to February 2025. In this period, significant seizures, arrests, and dismantling of criminal networks have been made.
In total, 13,139 people have been arrested, 6,582 firearms have been secured, and 112.8 tons of drugs have been seized, including 1,260 kilos of fentanyl. Additionally, 329 clandestine laboratories have been dismantled.
According to the Secretary of Security, Omar García Harfuch, coordinated actions have allowed for the reduction of the production and distribution of synthetic drugs in the country. Furthermore, important strikes against organized crime have been achieved in various regions of Mexican territory.
Among the most notable cases is the seizure of fentanyl at Santa Lucía Airport, the arrest of leaders of criminal organizations in Guanajuato and Guerrero, and the capture of foreign nationals with extradition orders for drug and weapons trafficking offenses in Jalisco, among others.
On the northern border with the United States, 899 people have been arrested, 39,115 kilos of drugs have been seized, 1,262 firearms have been confiscated, and 1,111 kilos of fentanyl have been seized. In Sinaloa, multiple operations have weakened criminal structures.
Security efforts have shown positive results, reflecting a reduction in crime rates and strengthening strategies to combat organized crime. Coordination between the armed forces and state authorities has been crucial in achieving these results.
Despite these advances, the challenge for the Mexican Government remains to guarantee stability in areas with a higher criminal presence and to prevent the resurgence of criminal groups. According to the most recent security report, there has been a 28.7% decrease in the daily average of intentional homicides compared to 2018.
Although the downward trend is encouraging, seven states still account for more than 54% of intentional homicides in the country, with a total of 852 victims so far this year. Therefore, the actions to be taken in the coming months will be decisive in consolidating these security achievements in Mexico.
