Army's Intel-Led Sting Nets Massive Meth and Coke Cache
The Mexican Army has made significant strides in combating drug trafficking. Recent operations led to the seizure of 453 kilograms of cocaine in Sonora and the dismantling of a methamphetamine lab in Sinaloa.
In a bold and decisive set of operations underscoring Mexico’s unwavering war against the cartels, the Ministry of National Defense has announced significant victories in its relentless campaign to curb organized crime. These operations, executed within the framework of the National Public Security Strategy, showcase the government’s ongoing efforts to reinforce the rule of law and preserve the safety of its citizens. In an era where Mexico remains embroiled in an epic struggle with drug-fueled violence, every triumph counts. And make no mistake, these were triumphs.
A Massive Cocaine Seizure in Sonora
On the fateful day of October 31, the unforgiving sun of the Sonoran desert bore witness to a spectacular takedown by the Mexican Army at the Strategic Military Security Post "Cucapah" in the municipality of San Luis Río Colorado. Acting on razor-sharp intelligence and displaying military precision, soldiers intercepted a tractor-trailer lumbering from Querétaro to Tijuana. On the surface, it was an innocuous freight vehicle, yet the well-trained eyes of the army personnel knew better. A thorough inspection revealed a grim prize: 453 neatly wrapped packages, each brimming with a white powder that any veteran in the field would recognize in an instant as cocaine.
