Body Found Inside Drum in Cancun’s SM 200 Neighborhood

A blue drum in a green area where a decomposing body was found in Cancun

Cancun, Quintana Roo — Residents of Cancun’s Supermanzana 200 neighborhood made a gruesome discovery Monday after noticing a foul odor emanating from a blue drum in a green area.

Upon approaching the container, they spotted a human foot protruding from it and immediately called emergency services at 911.

Police officers arrived at the scene and activated the code red protocol, cordoning off the area. The body was found in an advanced state of decomposition.

Authorities have not released further details at this time.

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By Javier Mendez

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.