Mexican Navy Seizes 270 Kilos of Cocaine at Manzanillo Port; Two Migrants Found on Vessel

Mexican Navy personnel intercepted a significant drug shipment at the bustling port of Manzanillo, Colima. During an operation within the port's facilities, authorities discovered 268 packages containing approximately 270 kilograms of cocaine concealed inside a shipping container.

The discovery was made by the Naval Unit for Port Protection (UNAPROP) as the container was being unloaded from a cargo ship. The federal agency reported that the seized contraband has been transferred to a public prosecutor's office to initiate a formal investigation into the case. Officials from the FGR conducted the weighing, counting, and identification of the illicit substance.

Adding to the discovery, two men were found aboard the same vessel where the drugs were located. They were reportedly in good health and were taken into custody to determine their legal status, as they were present in the country under irregular migratory conditions. Their nationalities were not specified.

These actions were carried out in coordination with Mexico's National Customs Agency (ANAM), the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), and the Attorney General's Office (FGR). The Navy emphasized that these operations are part of its ongoing efforts to inspect, monitor, and protect ports, aiming to prevent and deter the illicit trafficking of prohibited substances.