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Federal Forces Shut 15 Meth Sites in Sinaloa, Detain Two in Culiacán

Officials estimate the seizures inflicted a 349 million‑peso loss to criminal groups.

Overview

  • Two suspects were arrested in Culiacán during reconnaissance, with about 200 fentanyl pills, $50,000 in cash, and a vehicle seized.
  • Parallel operations in the mountainous municipalities of Badiraguato, Culiacán, and Cosalá inactivated 15 clandestine areas used to produce methamphetamine.
  • Authorities confiscated 17,195 liters of chemical precursors along with four synthesis reactors and four condensers essential for large‑scale production.
  • The detainees were turned over to competent authorities, and investigators are examining whether the arrests are linked to the production sites.
  • The actions were conducted by Army and National Guard units under Operación Frontera Norte, according to the federal security report.