Navy Seizes More than a Tonne of Cocaine Off the Coasts of Chiapas and Oaxaca
Officials said the seizure could cut cartel finances by 272.9 million pesos, and one suspect was detained after the two maritime operations.
- On Thursday, November 5, 2026, the Mexican Navy announced the seizure of 1,149 kilograms of cocaine during two separate maritime operations off the coasts of Chiapas and Oaxaca, resulting in the detention of one suspect.
- Secretary Omar Garc credited permanent surveillance by sea, air, and land for the success, noting that over 97 tonnes of narcotics have been intercepted since President Claudia Sheinbaum took office in October 2024.
- Officials estimated the economic damage to criminal groups at 272,898,198 pesos, which amounts to approximately 14.5 million US dollars in lost revenue for the traffickers.
- After the operation, the seized contraband was transferred to the custody of the Attorney General's Office, the federal prosecutor known as FGR, for further investigation.
- Travelers to Pacific resorts remain unaffected, as officials noted the operation occurred at sea and will not immediately alter street prices despite the impact on organized crime finances.
17 Articles
17 Articles
Navy seizes more than a tonne of cocaine off the coasts of Chiapas and Oaxaca
The seizures were part of a series of actions carried out in recent months in the Pacific maritime corridor, specifically off the coasts of Chiapas, Oaxaca, Guerrero and Michoacán. More than 97 tonnes of cocaine have been seized at sea since October 2024.
Semar secured more than a ton of suspected cocaine during two maritime operations off the coast of Chiapas and Oaxaca.
Elements of the Secretariat of the Navy (Semar) secured approximately 1,149 kilograms of suspected cocaine during two operations carried out in the waters of the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of Chiapas and Oaxaca. The actions resulted in the confiscation of 32 packages with the substance and the arrest of a person. According to information [...] The Marina entrance assures more than a ton of alleged cocaine in front of Chiapas and Oaxaca aparece…
Two operations made it possible to secure the shipment The Ministry of the Navy (Semar) seized more than a ton of suspected cocaine during two operations off the coast of Chiapas and Oaxaca. According to the unit, members of the Mexican Navy, acting as Coast Guard, located a total of 32 packages during tours [...] The post Marina seizes more than a ton of suspected cocaine on the coasts of Chiapas and Oaxaca first appeared on Serpientes and Esca…
After carrying out two maritime operations off the coast of Chiapas and Oaxaca, he secured drugs and arrested one person. The Marine charge secured more than a ton of cocaine first appeared in Eleven News.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
