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Mexico City Raids in Azcapotzalco Detain 8, Seize 906 Suspected Drug Doses

The operation followed citizen complaints under court‑approved warrants.

Overview

  • Authorities executed three simultaneous searches at properties on Abraham Sánchez, Avenida Miguel Hidalgo and Calzada de Los Ángeles in the Ampliación San Pedro Xalpa and Nueva España neighborhoods.
  • The multi‑agency team included Mexico City’s SSC and FGJ with support from the Navy (SEMAR) and the National Guard (GN).
  • Seizures totaled 906 doses, including marijuana, cocaine and methamphetamine, with two mobile phones also secured as evidence.
  • Eight people were detained—five men and three women—with ages reported as 63, 51, 37, 25, 18, 32, 37 and 34, and one 51‑year‑old man has two prior entries to the city penitentiary for narcomenudeo offenses.
  • All detainees were informed of their rights and turned over to the Ministerio Público, the properties were sealed under police guard, and further investigative and judicial actions remain pending.