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Mexico/Cartel seizures, latest (as of 13 Oct 2026 1210Z). Public OSINT only. Confidence labels on every line.

  • US: USBP Temecula/I-15 (announced 12 Oct): 962 lb liquid meth in semi fuel tank; Mexican national driver (Confirmed, CBP via CBS LA; seizure dated last month).
  • MX: SEMAR + USCG, ~1,268 kg cocaine, vessel 366 nm S of Huatulco, Oaxaca, 6 detained (5 foreign), 12 Oct (Confirmed, SSPC).
  • US: San Ysidro POE, 92+ lb fentanyl pills (~385,700) + 30+ lb fentanyl powder, ~1.4M doses (Confirmed, CBP).
  • MX: Gabinete 9-11 Oct: 96+ t tartaric acid, Atoyac, Gro.; El Rosario 48 drones; Culiacán Col. Popular rifles/IEDs (Confirmed/Reported).

Sources: official US (CBP, DEA, ATF, HSI, DOJ) and Mexican (Gabinete de Seguridad, SEDENA, SEMAR, FGR) releases and reputable media. Confirmed = official source; Reported = media only.

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