### Armed Men and Drugs Confiscated in Ensenada
**Ensenada, Baja California – August 9, 2024**
In a significant security operation carried out in Punta Colonet, Ensenada, two men were apprehended. One of the suspects has been identified as a priority target due to his alleged involvement in illegal activities in the region. The operation involved members of the State Citizen Security Force (FESC), the Ministry of National Defense (SEDENA), and the National Guard (GN).
The authorities seized multiple firearms of various calibers, over 500 rounds of ammunition, a grenade launcher, several kilograms of marijuana, and methamphetamine. The detained individuals are Ramón “N,” alias “El Mon” from Tamazula, Durango, aged 43, and Raúl “N,” alias “El Toro” from Culiacán, Sinaloa, aged 47. They were traveling in a dark grey 2022 Subaru WRX with California plates when they were intercepted on Turquesa Street in the Díaz Ordaz Ejido.
Upon attempting to evade the authorities, the suspects were quickly apprehended. A thorough search of their vehicle revealed the following items:
– 1 long firearm, rifle type with 2 magazines loaded with 25 rounds
– 1 pistol with a black metal magazine, no rounds
– 1 revolver, no rounds
– 1 rifle-type firearm
– 1 rifle-type firearm with 1 magazine loaded with 18 rounds of 7.62 caliber
– 1 long black firearm with a metal magazine
– 1 rifle-type firearm
– 2 shotguns
– 1 black grenade launcher with a brown wooden grip
– 3 long firearms
– 6 metal magazines for various caliber rounds
– 1 black plastic bag containing various caliber ammunition
– 1 black plastic box containing 400 bags of marijuana weighing approximately 1.18 kg
– 3,050 plastic wrappings containing methamphetamine weighing approximately 2.06 kg
– 1 black bag containing 5 black bags tied with knots containing marijuana weighing approximately 6.64 kg
These findings further reinforce ongoing efforts by law enforcement to tackle organized crime and drug trafficking in the region.
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### Additional News: Major Drug Bust in Tijuana
On the same day as the Ensenada raid, authorities in Tijuana discovered 35 kilograms of methamphetamine in an abandoned vehicle. The vehicle was located on a secluded road, raising suspicions which led to the discovery. This bust is part of a continuing crackdown on drug trafficking in Baja California.
The drugs were packed into multiple parcels, prepared for distribution. The authorities are investigating to trace the origins and intended destination of the methamphetamine. This operation adds to the series of recent successes in the fight against drug trafficking in the region.
Both incidents highlight the significant strides being made in combating the persistent issue of drug-related crime in Baja California. The collaboration between local and national security forces continues to yield substantial results in ensuring the safety of the communities.
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