A major Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) operation targeting the Sinaloa Cartel between August 25 and August 29 resulted in 617 arrests and the seizure of 10.2 tons of illicit drugs, the agency announced. The operation, which spanned 23 US field divisions and seven foreign regions, also confiscated $12.8 million in currency and assets, along with 420 firearms. This enforcement action focused on dismantling the cartel's command, control, and distribution networks. The significant drug haul included 480 kg of fentanyl, 714,707 counterfeit pills, 2.2 tons of methamphetamine, 7.5 tons of cocaine, and 16.5 kg of heroin. The DEA stated that this effort is part of ongoing governmental initiatives to dismantle cartel operations globally, particularly following the cartel's designation as an international terrorist organization. Details of the operation were shared via World Crime Intelligence on X (formerly Twitter) on September 10th, 2025, at approximately 5:15 AM UTC.
