Summary
The Mexican navy has achieved a historic milestone by seizing over 8.3 tons of drugs in a single maritime operation in the Pacific Ocean, marking the largest drug haul in such an operation to date. The seizure included a semisubmersible vessel, commonly referred to as a “narco sub,” and resulted in the arrest of 23 individuals involved in the trafficking.
This operation underscores the ongoing challenges Mexico faces with drug trafficking and cartel violence, particularly in the state of Michoacán, which is plagued by conflicts among various criminal organizations, including the powerful Jalisco Nueva Generación cartel. The drugs, valued at approximately $105 million, were intercepted from multiple vessels during a coordinated effort that involved aerial support and advanced naval tactics. This record seizure highlights both the capabilities of Mexico’s naval forces in combating drug trafficking and the persistent issue of organized crime that continues to affect the country and its relationship with the United States.
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