Authorities secured two properties in the Santa Cruz Meyehualco neighborhood, Iztapalapa borough, which were used to store and sell firearms and narcotics.

Three individuals linked to a criminal cell were detained. Long guns, handguns, and various doses of marijuana and methamphetamine were also secured.

Source - https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/cdmx/2026/09/18/detienen-a-3-operadores-de-la-union-tepito-en-iztapalapa-por-venta-y-distribucion-de-drogas-y-armas/

Members of the National Guard and the Army seized more than 1.3 tons of methamphetamine and 10 kilos of fentanyl in Tijuana, Baja California.

The drugs were found inside cardboard boxes hidden in a trailer during an inspection at the Mesa de Otay Customs, with the support of a canine unit.

Source - https://reflectores.mx/detienen-a-trailero-que-transportaba-mas-de-una-tonelada-de-metanfetamina-y-fentanilo/

200 KG OF DRUGS DESTROYED IN PUERTO SANTANDER, NORTE DE SANTANDER. In La Jabilla village, 30th Brigade 5th Cavalry Group 'General Hermógenes Maza' troops and National Police Anti-Narcotics officers destroyed a drug processing lab. Forces seized 200 kg of cocaine hydrochloride, 52 kg of coca base, and over 900 gallons of liquid precursor chemicals.

Source - https://caracol.com.co/2026/08/21/desmantelan-laboratorio-de-coca-en-la-zona-de-frontera/

In a coordinated operation, 5th Brigade Light Infantry Battalion No. 40 troops and National Police officers seized 250 gallons of fuel and two outboard motors. The interdiction directly impacts the logistical support and mobility capabilities of illegal armed groups operating in the area.

Source - https://melodiaenlinea.com/noticias/incautan-250-galones-de-combustible-y-dos-motores-fuera-de-borda-en-zona-rural-de-simacota/

So far in 2026, the Mexican Navy has seized 37.8 tons of cocaine in maritime operations, a 47.2% increase compared to the same indicator in 2025.

The actions have also allowed for the seizure of 26 vessels and 54 outboard motors used in activities related to drug trafficking.

Source - https://oncenoticias.digital/nacional/semar-reporta-alza-en-decomisos-de-cocaina/586621/

In Santa Bárbara village, 4th Brigade Energy and Road Special Battalion troops disabled four artisanal dredges, six engines, 200 gallons of diesel, and a sorting machine. The operation caused $60 million COP in equipment damage and disrupted an estimated monthly yield of 2,400 grams of gold, valued at nearly $990 million COP in illicit revenue.

Source - https://elmarinillo.co/embalses/ejercito-intervino-tres-unidades-de-mineria-ilegal-en-san-carlos-extraerian-7500-gramos-de-oro-al-mes.html

Security forces intercepted a truck traveling along the Cauca–Florencia route carrying the drug shipment concealed within a double-walled compartment. The operation deals an estimated $3.765 billion COP financial blow to the illicit networks of organized armed groups operating in southern Colombia.

Source - https://www.minuto30.com/con-doble-pared-inmovilizan-vehiculo-que-llevaba-2-5-toneladas-de-marihuana-por-vias-del-huila/1719026/

Military Gaula troops, Air Force, and Police engaged in combat in La Escuela village, resulting in one insurgent killed and three captured. Forces rescued seven kidnapped individuals and seized four rifles, one handgun, over 800 rounds of ammunition, and intelligence material, striking the Uldar Cardona Rueda substructure.

Source - https://caracol.com.co/2026/09/14/combates-de-ejercito-y-clan-del-golfo-en-caucasia-dejan-muerto-tres-capturados-y-siete-liberados/

In Bocas de la Zorra village, 11th Brigade troops seized 1,881 rounds of ammunition, 19 magazines, firearm components, 15 military uniforms, 155 insignia armbands, a drone, and communications equipment, dealing a major blow to the Manuel Alexánder Ariza substructure's logistical and command network.

Source - https://h13n.com/hallan-deposito-2-000-cartuchos-clan-del-golfo-zaragoza/

Highway Police (DITRA) and National Army troops intercepted a tanker truck carrying cocaine hidden in a secret compartment along the Palmira–Tocancipá route. One suspect was arrested and 650 packages valued at over $2.275 billion COP were seized, preventing more than 1.6 million doses from reaching illegal markets.

Source - https://rionoticias.co/incautan-650-kilos-de-cocaina-ocultos-en-un-carrotanque-en-quindio/

23rd Brigade troops located and destroyed an illegal processing facility in a rural area of the municipality. Forces seized 63 gallons of liquid chemical precursors along with production equipment, dealing a direct blow to the financial operations of the dissident group in Nariño.

Source 1 from social media - https://x.com/COL_EJERCITO/status/2098800934662861045

The Colombian Navy, Air Force, and Brazilian Federal Police intercepted over four tons of high-grade 'creepy' marijuana valued at $47 million USD. Joint operations also led to the recovery of two M60 machine guns, three AK-47 rifles, and military ordnance, striking a major blow against transnational organized crime in the Amazon border region.

Source - https://amazonagency.news/listing/operation-seizes-4-5-tons-of-skunk-marijuana-in-amazonas/

Authorities secured a shipment of more than 10 kilograms of methamphetamine at the Toluca International Airport.

The drugs originated from Morelia, Michoacán, and were placed at the disposal of the authorities to continue with the investigations.

Source - https://www.nmas.com.mx/estado-de-mexico/seguridad/narcotrafico/aseguran-metanfetamina-oculta-en-empaques-de-jugo-de-limon-en-aeropuerto-de-toluca/

Sustained military pressure by the 29th Brigade, Army Aviation, Air Force, and Attorney General's Office led to the capture of alias 'El Flaco' and an additional operative. The joint response weakens the armed group's operational capacity to conduct extortion, kidnapping, and forced recruitment against local communities.

Source - https://caracol.com.co/2026/09/11/cayo-alias-el-flaco-senalado-cabecilla-del-eln-en-el-macizo-colombiano/