Mexican authorities seize 2.5 tons of cocaine in major port operation near Mexico City
Mexico City, Mexico — In a significant blow to transnational drug trafficking, officials from the Mexican Navy and the Attorney General’s Office have seized approximately 2.5 tons of cocaine at the Port of Manzanillo, located in the western state of Colima, about 500 kilometers from Mexico City. The operation, conducted on Wednesday, involved the inspection of a container arriving from South America, where the narcotics were concealed within a shipment of industrial machinery. Preliminary investigations suggest the contraband was destined for distribution networks in North America and Europe. No arrests have been reported at this time, though authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation to trace the cargo’s origin and intended recipients. This seizure marks one of the largest drug busts in Mexico this year, highlighting ongoing efforts to disrupt cartel logistics within the country’s critical maritime infrastructure. Officials have emphasized the importance of international cooperation in combating such illegal trafficking operations.