Fourteen Suspected Hitmen Arrested With Rifles, Fentanyl, and Armored Vehicles in Two Operations in Culiacán

“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat

Federal agents arrested 14 suspected hitmen in two separate operations in Culiacán, seizing rifles, armored vehicles, fentanyl, and other drug paraphernalia.

In the first operation, seven men were arrested at a residence in the Valle Alto neighborhood after authorities launched a major operation following a report of armed civilians.

The following items were seized:

7 civilians arrested.

1 armored vehicle, not reported stolen.

7 rifles.

2 handguns.

42 magazines.

1,260 rounds of ammunition.

3 tactical vests.

6 ballistic plates.

Various tactical equipment.

1 property secured.

Two women among those arrested

In a separate incident, federal agents raided three properties in Culiacán, Sinaloa, arresting five men and two women. They were found in possession of firearms, fentanyl pills, and other drug paraphernalia.

The items seized:

7 civilians arrested.

3 firearms.

2 vehicles.

3 magazines.

90 rounds of ammunition.

600 fentanyl pills.

3 properties.

Cash.

The 14 suspected criminals arrested and the drug paraphernalia seized in the two operations were turned over to the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) for further investigation and to determine responsibility.