The Secretaría de Marina (Semar) and Lázaro Cárdenas Maritime Customs seized more than one ton of cocaine aboard a merchant vessel in Michoacán, according to official reports. Authorities discovered 20 packages of the drug during a physical inspection of containers using specialized narcotics-detection dogs.
How was the drug shipment discovered?
Naval personnel inspected 36 containers on the merchant ship Wan Hai A20, which had docked at the Terminal de Usos Múltiples II. These specific containers shared the same shipping origin as a container previously flagged in Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala.
The operation involved a joint effort between Semar, the Maritime Customs of Lázaro Cárdenas, the Fiscalía General de la República (FGR), and the Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC).
Who is linked to the seizure?
Official reports indicate the Wan Hai A20 is probably linked to the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG). The seized packages were turned over to the Ministerio Público, who is now integrating the investigation file for the case.
What is the significance of this operation?
The security cabinet stated that this result reflects the effectiveness of coordination between maritime and customs authorities to strengthen security at national ports. This is part of permanent surveillance operations across sea, port, air, and land routes intended to preserve the rule of law.
What may happen next?
Frequently Asked Questions
How much cocaine was seized in Lázaro Cárdenas?
Authorities seized more than one ton of cocaine contained in 20 packages.
Which ship was involved in the operation?
The merchant vessel Wan Hai A20, which docked at the Terminal de Usos Múltiples II.
Which agencies participated in the seizure?
The operation included Semar, Lázaro Cárdenas Maritime Customs, the Fiscalía General de la República (FGR), and the Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC).
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