20 Kilos of Meth Seized at Courier Company in Merida; FGR and SSPC Investigate
Merida, Yucatan — Federal authorities seized 20 kilograms of methamphetamine at a courier company in Merida, the Security Cabinet announced Thursday. The Federal Prosecutor’s Office (FGR) and the Security and Citizen Protection Secretariat (SSPC) have opened an investigation.
The seizure was part of coordinated operations against drug production and trafficking across several Mexican states, according to a joint statement. Officials did not disclose the name of the courier company, the sender or recipient of the package, its origin, or its destination.
The discovery follows a similar seizure in January 2025 at a courier company in southern Merida, where authorities found 7,200 doses of crystal meth and 10,800 doses of fentanyl. That package originated in Mexico City. It remains unclear whether the two seizures are linked or involved the same company. No arrests or sanctions were reported in the earlier case.
Javier Mendez covers public safety, law enforcement, and legal affairs in Quintana Roo. He monitors official reports from the FGE (State Prosecutor's Office), the Mexican Navy, and municipal police to deliver accurate English summaries of crime, trafficking cases, arrests, and court rulings affecting the Riviera Maya region.Javier has been covering crime and public safety news since 2023, reporting on cases ranging from felony arrests and human trafficking investigations to court proceedings and organized crime-related incidents across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Chetumal. His reporting provides English-speaking residents and travelers with reliable, timely information about safety conditions in Quintana Roo's major tourist destinations.Javier works closely with official government sources and press offices to verify facts before publication, and maintains an archive of law enforcement communications to provide context for ongoing stories. He is dedicated to accurate, factual reporting on complex safety issues that affect both residents and visitors to the region.For story tips: javier@rivieramayanews.mx
