Mexico Seizes 46 Vehicles, Weapons from Sinaloa Cartel Faction in Durango

Mexican authorities have dismantled a significant operation linked to the Sinaloa Cartel in Durango, seizing 46 vehicles and various assets belonging to a faction known as "La Mayiza," reportedly led by "El Mayito Flaco."

The joint operation, involving the Army, National Guard, and the Attorney General's Office (FGR), was bolstered by intelligence from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations. Three properties in Durango's capital were searched on June 21 and 22, leading to the confiscation of assets crucial for criminal activities, including tractor-trailers equipped for fuel transport, all-terrain vehicles, pickup trucks, and a substantial cache of firearms and ammunition.

While the article details the seizure of vehicles and weapons, it also references a much larger list of confiscated items from the current administration, including thousands of firearms, large quantities of methamphetamine, fentanyl, marijuana, cocaine, and opium, as well as vehicles, aircraft, and millions in cash. These broader figures, attributed to the Secretariat of National Defense, highlight the scale of the government's ongoing efforts against organized crime.

The seized goods have been transferred to the FGR in Durango for continued investigation, forensic analysis, and to determine their final disposition. This operation underscores the persistent challenge of drug cartels in Mexico and the ongoing collaboration between Mexican and U.S. law enforcement agencies.