In a maritime operation led by elements of the Mexican Navy (Semar) acting as Coast Guard, in coordination with the Ministry of National Defense (Défense), the Attorney General’s Office (FGR), the National Guard (GN), and the Ministry of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), during maritime surveillance and security operations, a Low Profile Vessel (LPV) or semi-submersible was seized with three crew members and approximately 179 packages of varying dimensions representing several tons of possible cocaine, pending official weight determination by the competent authorities upon its entry into port.
The seizure took place more than 250 nautical miles (approximately 463 kilometers) south-southwest of the port of Manzanillo, Colima, as part of efforts to combat illicit activities in the maritime domain. The operation involved an ocean patrol vessel, which carried out the seizure, along with two fixed-wing aircraft, two rotary-wing aircraft, and two interceptor patrol boats. It should be noted that intelligence information was provided by the U.S. Northern Command and the Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF South).
The detainees, who were read their rights, as well as the seized items, will be placed at the disposal of the competent authorities to determine their legal status upon arrival at port.
These actions are part of the maritime surveillance operations carried out by the Mexican Navy to inhibit criminal activity and represent a significant impact on the financial structure of criminal groups, thus preventing Mexican society from being exposed to large quantities of illicit substances.