Mexican Army Takes Down Drug Lab, Neutralizes Armed Group
On November 4, 2024, the Mexican Army seized a clandestine synthetic drug lab in Ensenada, confiscating over 7,320 liters of chemicals and various equipment. In a separate operation in Huajicori, Nayarit, seven suspects were arrested and high-powered firearms seized after a gunfight.
In a sweeping operation aligned with Mexico’s National Security Strategy, the Ministry of National Defense reported a significant blow to organized crime with the seizure of a clandestine synthetic drug laboratory in Ensenada, Baja California. This bold move came as part of a larger series of coordinated military actions across the country designed to dismantle organized crime and safeguard Mexico's citizens from the scourge of illegal drug production and trafficking. The two-pronged assault, which included a second operation in the municipality of Huajicori, Nayarit, underlines the Mexican government’s increasing determination to reclaim control from criminal elements.
Drug Lab Discovery
On November 4, soldiers from the Mexican Army's ground reconnaissance teams struck gold—or rather, illegal chemicals—when they stumbled upon a sophisticated laboratory dedicated to the production of synthetic drugs in Ensenada, Baja California. This hidden facility, concealed in a remote area, was loaded with massive quantities of raw materials and equipment, evidencing the scale and reach of the cartel-backed operation. Mexican soldiers promptly established security perimeters and conducted a thorough search, securing the premises and preventing any possible escape or further production from the site.
