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Mexico Navy Deploys More Than 1,700 Personnel to Mazatlán Under Operación Sable

The operation seeks to cut criminal supply chains and financial networks through operations conducted under human-rights rules within the legal framework.

Overview

  • The Navy sent over 1,700 marines to Mazatlán to increase visible land and maritime patrols as part of Operación Sable.
  • Officials say the operation will directly target criminal logistics, the production and sale of illicit inputs, and groups' financial capacity.
  • The Cuarta Región Naval opened emergency and reporting lines for the public at 669 910 0552, 669 330 8826 and 800 627 4621.
  • Authorities emphasize that operations will follow strict human-rights standards, proportional use of force and existing legal rules.
  • Coverage is drawn from Navy statements and does not include independent verification such as arrests, seizures or measured changes in crime.