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Mexico’s Navy Seizes Nearly One Ton of Cocaine Off Acapulco

The operation adds to more than 46 tonnes intercepted at sea during the current administration, according to officials.

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Overview

  • Semar reported securing over 900 kilograms of cocaine southwest of Acapulco during a maritime patrol.
  • Naval vessels and an aircraft spotted 30 sack‑type bundles containing packages wrapped in black plastic.
  • The interdiction was coordinated with Sedena, the FGR, the National Guard and the SSPC.
  • The seized packages were turned over to the Ministerio Público to open an investigation file.
  • Authorities estimate the haul equates to about 1.8 billion potential doses and an economic blow of roughly 211 billion pesos to criminal groups.