Stated in the report, joint crackdown, named Operation Orca XI, ran from October 15 to November 30, 2025. It targeted criminal gangs smuggling weapons and drugs through Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

During the raids, officers also seized nearly 200,000 bullets, 210 cars, and $256,025 in cash. INTERPOL noted that organized crime groups use the exact same secret routes to smuggle guns, drugs, and people.

The drug seizure included 38.5 tonnes of marijuana, 9.3 tonnes of cocaine base paste, 6.9 tonnes of cocaine, 2 tonnes of methamphetamine, 11 kilograms of ketamine, and over 650,000 coca plants, stated INTERPOL Secretary General Valdecy Urquiza explained the value of the joint operation.

“The thousands of firearms removed from circulation thanks to Operation Orca XI and the significant quantities of drugs seized, represent real progress in the fight against organized crime. INTERPOL’s commitment remains to support law enforcement agencies with the intelligence, tools and coordination they need to stay ahead of these evolving threats," Valdecy noted.

The Organization of American States (OAS) helped coordinate the cross-border plan. Albert R. Ramdin, Secretary General of the OAS, praised the teamwork.

"This is what success looks like when hemispheric coordination and world-class technical and operational capacity join forces: thousands of firearms off the streets, drugs seized, and safer communities.

Operation Orca XI proves that international cooperation and information sharing get results – and our security frameworks must continue delivering. The OAS stands ready to support member states with partners like INTERPOL for the benefit of the Americas,"

The operation stopped major criminal networks in several countries. In Colombia, police arrested 22 people for trafficking weapons and funding terrorism.

In Panama, police caught a man and a woman using the regular mail system to smuggle weapons, finding a military rifle hidden inside their car.

In Brazil, an official team broke up a drug network, seizing two rifles, a submachine gun, and a hand grenade, INTERPOL reported.

In Chile, a major investigation ended with three arrests, the recovery of nine handguns, and the seizure of $5.6 million worth of illegal drugs.

Police also froze 11 bank accounts used to hide dirty money.

The regional operation was supported by the local Commission of Police Chiefs.

The countries that took part were Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Uruguay.