Nearly two tons of cocaine seized in Guerrero; blow to drug cartels totals 400 million pesos

Mexican naval forces seized nearly two tons of suspected cocaine off the coast of Zihuatanejo, Guerrero. The operation resulted in the arrest of two individuals and an estimated economic impact of over 400 million pesos (approximately $22 million USD) against organized crime.

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during a patrol and maritime surveillance flight, naval personnel, assigned to the Eighth Naval Region, spotted a small boat with two outboard motors and two crew members on board, whom they followed until they were intercepted.

The Navy reported that during a maritime patrol flight, personnel spotted a small boat with two outboard motors and two crew members. After a pursuit, the vessel was intercepted. Authorities secured 53 packages, weighing approximately 1,900 kilograms, of what is believed to be cocaine.

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53 packages with an approximate weight of 1,900 kilograms of alleged cocaine, and the arrest of two alleged lawbreakers.

This seizure is part of a larger effort by the current administration. Since President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo took office, the Navy has confiscated nearly 90 tons of cocaine in various operations. The Navy stated that this specific action prevented more than three million doses from entering circulation.

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in what has been the administration of the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, said institution has seized nearly 90 tons of cocaine in different operations.

The two individuals arrested, along with the seized drugs, were transported to the Eighth Naval Region in Acapulco. They will be handed over to the Attorney General's Office to initiate an investigation and determine the official weight for ministerial purposes.

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with this action, it was avoided that approximately more than three million doses reach society.