Mexican authorities say a sweeping security operation carried out over the past week led to hundreds of arrests and major drug seizures across several states. The actions, conducted by the Secretariat of the Navy, targeted suspected trafficking activity as part of an ongoing enforcement campaign.
Officials reported Tuesday that 234 people were detained in Puebla, Tlaxcala, Morelos, Mexico City, and the State of Mexico. During the same period, authorities seized 1,033 kilograms, or just over one metric ton, of methamphetamine, along with firearms, vehicles, and properties tied to alleged criminal activity. It’s a sizable haul, and it comes amid continued pressure on trafficking networks.
The operations were carried out between March 23 and 29 under Operation Sable, which included 147 separate actions and 20 raids. Authorities also reported confiscating seven handguns, one rifle, eight magazines, and 215 rounds of ammunition, as well as 38 vehicles and 12 properties.
In a separate maritime operation, six additional suspects were arrested off the coast of Michoacán after intelligence was shared by the United States Northern Command and the Joint Interagency Task Force. Mexican Navy personnel located a vessel approximately 113 kilometers southwest of Lázaro Cárdenas.
According to officials, agents discovered 14 sacks containing 580 brick-shaped bundles of white powder aboard the vessel. The packages weighed about 650 kilograms. Authorities also seized 350 liters of fuel during the operation. If confirmed to be cocaine, the shipment could be valued at up to 150 million pesos, or about $8.4 million.
US Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson praised the joint effort in a statement posted online.
“The seizure of a speedboat by Mexican authorities — made possible thanks to the exchange of information between the United States and Mexico — led to the confiscation of 14 packages of cocaine and the arrest of six individuals, demonstrating that transnational criminal organizations cannot hide from justice when we work together.”
“This action prevented more than 1.3 million doses from harming our communities. The historic cooperation driven by President Donald Trump and President Claudia Sheinbaum is yielding results. Stronger Together,” Johnson added.
The broader security strategy under President Claudia Sheinbaum has emphasized so-called high-impact arrests tied to crimes including homicide, kidnapping, extortion, robbery, and drug trafficking. Government data shows that from October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2026, roughly 46,000 such arrests have been recorded, averaging about 2,700 per month.
Officials reported Tuesday that 234 people were detained in Puebla, Tlaxcala, Morelos, Mexico City, and the State of Mexico. During the same period, authorities seized 1,033 kilograms, or just over one metric ton, of methamphetamine, along with firearms, vehicles, and properties tied to alleged criminal activity. It’s a sizable haul, and it comes amid continued pressure on trafficking networks.
The operations were carried out between March 23 and 29 under Operation Sable, which included 147 separate actions and 20 raids. Authorities also reported confiscating seven handguns, one rifle, eight magazines, and 215 rounds of ammunition, as well as 38 vehicles and 12 properties.
In a separate maritime operation, six additional suspects were arrested off the coast of Michoacán after intelligence was shared by the United States Northern Command and the Joint Interagency Task Force. Mexican Navy personnel located a vessel approximately 113 kilometers southwest of Lázaro Cárdenas.
According to officials, agents discovered 14 sacks containing 580 brick-shaped bundles of white powder aboard the vessel. The packages weighed about 650 kilograms. Authorities also seized 350 liters of fuel during the operation. If confirmed to be cocaine, the shipment could be valued at up to 150 million pesos, or about $8.4 million.
US Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson praised the joint effort in a statement posted online.
“The seizure of a speedboat by Mexican authorities — made possible thanks to the exchange of information between the United States and Mexico — led to the confiscation of 14 packages of cocaine and the arrest of six individuals, demonstrating that transnational criminal organizations cannot hide from justice when we work together.”
“This action prevented more than 1.3 million doses from harming our communities. The historic cooperation driven by President Donald Trump and President Claudia Sheinbaum is yielding results. Stronger Together,” Johnson added.
The broader security strategy under President Claudia Sheinbaum has emphasized so-called high-impact arrests tied to crimes including homicide, kidnapping, extortion, robbery, and drug trafficking. Government data shows that from October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2026, roughly 46,000 such arrests have been recorded, averaging about 2,700 per month.
