Historic Maritime Drug Bust: Mexico's Navy Makes Record Seizure

In its largest maritime drug bust, Mexico's navy arrested 23 individuals and seized approximately 8,400 kilograms of illicit drugs off the southwestern Pacific coast. This operation marks an unprecedented achievement in the history of the institution, according to a statement released by the navy.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 19-10-2024 08:09 IST | Created: 19-10-2024 08:09 IST
Historic Maritime Drug Bust: Mexico's Navy Makes Record Seizure

In a groundbreaking operation off Mexico's southwestern Pacific coast, the nation's navy successfully seized approximately 8.4 thousand kilograms of illicit drugs, marking their largest maritime drug bust to date.

This historic bust saw the arrest of 23 individuals involved in the trafficking operation, underscoring the scale and significance of the navy's achievement.

As stated by the Mexican navy, this unparalleled operation represents the largest quantity of drugs ever seized in a maritime context, setting a new precedent in the institution's history.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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