Authorities Dismantle Two ‘Narcotiendas’ in Cozumel and Lázaro Cárdenas, Arrest Three

Cozumel, Quintana Roo — Authorities in Quintana Roo have dismantled two suspected drug sales points, known as “narcotiendas,” in the municipalities of Cozumel and Lázaro Cárdenas, arresting three people and seizing various narcotics, the State Prosecutor’s Office announced.

The operations were carried out in coordination with the National Guard, the Mexican Navy, the Mexican Army, and state and municipal police as part of ongoing efforts to combat drug dealing in the region.

Judges authorized the searches after investigations into possible health-related crimes, the prosecutor’s office said.

In Cozumel, agents executed two search warrants at properties in the Altamar neighborhood. They found marijuana, suspected LSD, and a plant material resembling hallucinogenic mushrooms.

The searches took place on Nao Street between Proa and Galeón, and on Delfines Street, both in Altamar. Those arrested were identified as Alexis Antonio “N,” Ángel Efraín “N,” and Yael “N.”

A third operation was carried out in the town of Solferino, in Lázaro Cárdenas, where authorities seized a quantity of green, dry plant material believed to be marijuana. The search occurred at the intersection of Emiliano Zapata and Vicente Guerrero streets.

Authorities placed seals on the properties involved and turned over the detainees and evidence to the Public Prosecutor’s Office for further investigation.