In a significant crackdown on organized crime, the Navy of Mexico has dismantled several clandestine drug laboratories linked to Los Mayos, a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel. Over a span of less than two weeks, naval forces successfully dismantled five drug labs, seizing more than 6,350 kilograms of methamphetamine. The cumulative economic impact on organized crime is estimated to exceed 1.138 billion pesos<\/strong>.<\/p>\n These operations took place across three municipalities: Culiac\u00e1n, Rosario, and Cosal\u00e1<\/strong>. They were conducted on two separate dates: May 21<\/strong> and May 28<\/strong>. During each operation, all production equipment and related supplies were disabled to prevent reuse by criminal groups.<\/p>\n The recent actions by the Navy have dealt substantial financial blows to Los Mayos. On May 28<\/strong>, two laboratories in The Boards<\/strong> and Corralejo<\/strong>, both within Culiac\u00e1n, resulted in an estimated loss of 214 million pesos<\/strong> to the faction. Altogether, authorities confiscated approximately 2,350 kilograms of synthetic drugs, 13,100 liters, and 2,175 kilograms of chemicals and materials<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Boards Laboratory<\/strong>: <\/p>\n Corralejo Laboratory<\/strong>: <\/p>\n On May 21<\/strong>, the Navy dismantled three additional clandestine laboratories in The Haros<\/strong> (Rosario municipality) and The Cedritos<\/strong> (Cosal\u00e1 municipality). In this operation, more than 4,000 kilograms of methamphetamine<\/strong> were seized, leading to an estimated impact of over 923 million pesos<\/strong> on organized crime.<\/p>\n The Haros Laboratory<\/strong>: <\/p>\n The Cedritos Laboratories<\/strong>:<\/p>\n The operations are reportedly linked to Ismael Zambada Sicairos<\/strong>, also known as \u201cEl Mayito Flaco\u201d<\/strong>, who has taken the reins of Los Mayos after the arrest of his father, Ismael \u201cEl Mayo\u201d Zambada Garc\u00eda<\/strong>, in July 2024. Under his leadership, Los Mayos have engaged in an ongoing battle against rival factions, particularly Los Chapitos.<\/p>\n The Navy’s recent actions signify an aggressive and strategic approach towards combating organized crime in Sinaloa, particularly targeted at dismantling the drug trade operations of Los Mayos. As the battle against drug trafficking escalates, the economic repercussions for factions like Los Mayos could be a crucial turning point in the ongoing conflict for control over drug routes and distribution networks in Mexico.<\/p>\nLocations and Dates of Operations<\/h3>\n
Impact on Los Mayos<\/h3>\n
Detailed Breakdown of Seizures<\/h4>\n
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Earlier Operations on May 21<\/h3>\n
Key Findings from May 21<\/h4>\n
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Connection to Ismael Zambada Sicairos<\/h3>\n
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