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Mexico's Secretary of Security Omar García Harfuch reports the seizure of 16.8 tons of methamphetamine in Sinaloa.

Mexico's Secretary of Security Omar García Harfuch reported the seizure of more than 16 tons of methamphetamine in the state of Sinaloa. The operation, which took place on September 3rd, dismantled the second-largest methamphetamine laboratory found during the current administration.

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The complex, located near Corralejo, covers 5,700 square meters. In addition to the methamphetamine, authorities seized 645 liters of product in production and over 7.6 tons of precursors. The operation involved the Secretariat of Marina (Semar), the Secretariat of Security and Protection of Civilian Life (SSPC), and the Public Prosecutor's Office. The seizure included over 10 tons of chemical substances, which represents an estimated economic impact of $347 million for criminal organizations. The goal of the action was to affect the criminal organizations' production capacity, cut off supply chains, and directly impact their finances.

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