Mexican Navy Seizes 1.3 Tons of Cocaine in Pacific Waters

The Mexican Navy has seized a significant quantity of suspected cocaine off the coast of Guerrero state. During maritime patrols near Boca Chica, in the municipality of Tecpan de Galeana, authorities discovered 29 bundles containing an estimated 1,360 kilograms of a substance with characteristics similar to cocaine. The operation, which took place on June 7, 2026, did not result in any arrests.

According to a joint statement from the Secretariats of the Navy and Citizen Security and Protection (SSPC), along with the Attorney General's Office (FGR), the confiscated drugs have an estimated street value of 283 million pesos, approximately $16.2 million. This amount could yield about 2.6 million doses. The bundles were transported to the port of Acapulco via a Mexican Navy aircraft and have been handed over to the SSPC and FGR for further investigation and official weight determination.

This latest seizure contributes to the ongoing efforts against drug trafficking under President Claudia Sheinbaum's administration, which began in October 2024. To date, over 71 tons of cocaine have been secured at sea. The Mexican government faces pressure from the United States to intensify its fight against drug cartels, a situation that has led to increased tensions between the two governments regarding security and anti-narcotics cooperation.

The bilateral relationship has been strained, particularly following the U.S. Department of Justice's formal accusation against ten high-ranking officials in Sinaloa, including Governor Rubén Rocha Moya, for alleged drug trafficking and weapons possession. Mexico has stated that such accusations must be supported by evidence for legal proceedings to commence.