Mexico Seizes 120kg Fentanyl Shipment With U.S. DEA Support

Mexican authorities have seized 120 kilograms of fentanyl pills, enough for over 4 million doses, in the border state of Baja California. The operation, announced Thursday, was conducted with crucial support and intelligence sharing from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

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During the operation, 120 kilograms of fentanyl pills were seized, equivalent to more than 4 million doses.

Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch highlighted the seizure on social media, stating it resulted from "information exchange with the DEA." García Harfuch represented Mexico at a DEA-organized conference in Buenos Aires, where he met with DEA Director Terrance Cole, who described García Harfuch as a "trusted partner and good friend of the United States."

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This cooperation and the strengthening of our capabilities have allowed us to locate and detain priority targets in Mexico sought by authorities from various countries.

This successful operation emphasizes the ongoing, albeit sometimes tense, cooperation between Mexico and the U.S. in combating drug trafficking. Mexico maintains that its security forces must execute operations within its territory, with U.S. cooperation limited to intelligence sharing. President Claudia Sheinbaum has previously voiced concerns about U.S. interference, citing past incidents involving U.S. agents operating in Mexico.

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a trusted partner and good friend of the United States.