Overview

• SEMAR intercepted approximately 1,600 kilos of cocaine in Pacific waters southwest of Acapulco, Guerrero.
• The shipment consisted of 54 bultos containing 1,600 packages, located after maritime and aerial surveillance and pursuit.
• Naval forces operated in coordination with SEDENA, SSPC, the Guardia Nacional and the FGR, and the narcotics were turned over for investigation.
• Official estimates say the seizure prevented about 3.2 billion potential doses and inflicted a 371.8 billion–peso financial hit on criminal groups.
• The operation was highlighted in the Gabinete de Seguridad’s September 10 report alongside other actions, including 17 kg of fentanyl seized in Caborca, Sonora, and a site disabled in Cosalá, Sinaloa, and officials report total maritime seizures this administration now exceed 48 tonnes.