Mexican Navy Seizes 8.4 Tons of Drugs

The Mexican navy has achieved a historic milestone by seizing over 8.4 tonnes of illicit drugs, marking the largest maritime drug bust in its history, valued at approximately 2.1 billion pesos ($105 million). The operation, conducted off the southwestern Pacific coast near Lázaro Cárdenas, resulted in the arrest of 23 individuals involved in the trafficking. Alongside the drugs, navy personnel also confiscated 8,700 liters of fuel and six boats. This significant action highlights ongoing tensions related to drug trafficking in Mexico, where over 450,000 people have died since 2006 due to cartel violence. The United States has been urging Mexico to intensify its anti-drug efforts, while Mexico calls for the U.S. to curb the flow of firearms to these criminal organizations. This seizure sets a new precedent for the navy as it combats the pervasive influence of drug cartels in the region.