Authorities Seize Truck With Drugs and Weapons Near Tulum
Tulum, Quintana Roo — Investigators from the Quintana Roo State Prosecutor’s Office, working alongside the Mexican Army and municipal police, seized a truck containing drugs, firearm magazines, and tactical clothing on the Nuevo Durango-Cobá highway near Tulum.
Officers on patrol near the Nuevo Durango ejido spotted a Nissan truck parked improperly with its doors open in front of a green area. During inspection, they found doses of green, dry plant material resembling marijuana and a brown solid substance consistent with the drug known as moly on the front passenger and rear seats.
Inside the vehicle, authorities also discovered tactical clothing, firearm magazines, and live cartridges. The truck and all items inside were secured.
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
