Mexico seizes over a ton of cocaine from ship linked to CJNG in Michoacán

Mexican naval forces and customs officials at the port of Lázaro Cárdenas in Michoacán have seized more than a ton of cocaine. The illicit drugs were discovered in 20 packages aboard the merchant vessel Wan Hai A20 during a physical inspection.

Specialized canine units assisted in identifying the narcotics. The cocaine, valued at over 250 million Mexican pesos, would have amounted to more than two million doses if it had reached its destination. The operation involved collaboration between the Navy, the Attorney General's Office (FGR), and the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC).

Authorities emphasized that this successful operation demonstrates the effectiveness of inter-institutional coordination. This collaboration aims to enhance security mechanisms at national ports through continuous surveillance operations across maritime, port, air, and land domains. The goal is to uphold the rule of law and prevent illegal substances from harming public health and well-being.

The Wan Hai A20 vessel docked at Terminal de Usos Múltiples II and is reportedly linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). Inspectors examined 36 containers, including one that had been flagged in Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala.