Body Found Near Tulum-Felipe Carrillo Puerto Border
Tulum, Quintana Roo — Authorities discovered a body Friday morning in brush along Federal Highway 307 near the town of Muyil, on the border between Tulum and Felipe Carrillo Puerto.
Municipal police and agents from the State Prosecutor’s Office arrived at the scene around 8 a.m. and cordoned off the area, which officials said is used as an illegal dump site.
Preliminary reports indicate the victim may be a woman, though authorities have not confirmed the gender.
Investigators said they saw no obvious signs of gunshot wounds on the body. An autopsy and forensic tests will determine the cause of death.
The remains were taken to the Forensic Medical Service for identification.
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
