OE Watch Commentary: On 7 February 2018 members of the Mexican Army deployed to the vicinity of the Bravo River in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, and found claymore mines among other weapons following a search for criminal activity in the area. According to the accompanying article from El Heraldo de México, a news outlet based in Mexico, members from the 8th Military Zone (Octava Zona Militar) found a storage space hidden near dry brush and garbage.
According to the article, military personnel seized seventeen assault rifles, two .50 caliber Barrett rifles, and two claymore mines. They also found a grenade launcher, a 38-caliber pistol special, two bullet proof vests, and an abundance of ammunition. An article from El Mañana, also a state news source, showed images from the seizure, including the hideout. A white powdery substance, which authorities stated resembled cocaine, was also discovered, as were a radio communication device and over 5,500 gallons of hydrocarbon (fuel). Three people were arrested in connection with the discovery. End OE Watch Commentary (Keshavarz and Bunker)
Two claymore mines, along with other arms and drugs were seized by Mexican Army personnel. This action was after a number of `deployments in Reynosa, Tamaulipas. In this case, three people were arrested.