Mexico Navy Seizes 1.2 Tonnes of Cocaine Off Oaxaca

Mexico’s Navy, working with the US Coast Guard, seized about 1.2 tonnes of suspected cocaine off Oaxaca in the Pacific Ocean, detaining six people. Officials said the boat was stopped during patrol and surveillance about 677 kilometres south of Huatulco, near the resort town on Oaxaca’s coast. The haul consisted of 46 bundles carrying about 1,268 kilograms, according to statements reported by La Razón and El Imparcial. Security secretary Omar García Harfuch announced the operation on X, saying it was coordinated with the US Coast Guard. Mexican authorities estimated the loss to criminal groups at 289.1 million pesos (about US$15.8 million). The seized cargo went to the Navy base at Puerto Chiapas before transfer to Mexico’s FGR.