Mexican military forces and federal law enforcement agencies confiscated over 602 kilograms of marijuana along Federal Highway 54, connecting Saltillo and Zacatecas. The significant operation, conducted on September 5, 2026, highlights ongoing efforts by national security institutions to disrupt illicit drug trafficking corridors across regional transport routes.
According to official reports, the strategic strike was executed through a joint intelligence-led investigation involving the Secretariat of National Defense (SEDENA) and the National Guard, working in close coordination with the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC) and the Office of the Attorney General of the Republic (FGR).
The operation yielded the following results:
- Confiscation of 602 kilograms of packaged marijuana.
- Interception along the critical Saltillo-Zacatecas transport corridor.
- Enhanced deployment of federal personnel to secure regional transit paths.
Local authorities and transport sector representatives expressed relief regarding the successful interception, emphasizing the importance of continuous surveillance on major federal highways. Regional security experts noted that inter-institutional collaboration remains a fundamental pillar in dismantling logistical networks utilized by criminal organizations.
"The swift coordination among federal security branches demonstrates our unwavering commitment to safeguarding federal infrastructure and disrupting illicit commerce," stated a representative involved in the tactical deployment.
Investigations remain ongoing as federal prosecutors analyze the confiscated substances and trace potential supply chains connected to the shipment.
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