Othón P. Blanco, Quintana Roo — Security forces arrested David Yadin “N” on drug charges during a joint patrol in the municipality of Othón P. Blanco, officials said.
The arrest was carried out by officers from the Centurion Group of the Secretariat of Public Security (SSC), in coordination with the Mexican Navy (Semar), the Mexican Army (Sedena), the National Guard, and the Othón P. Blanco Municipal Police.
During routine surveillance, officers observed the suspect smoking and handling a transparent bag containing dry plant material resembling marijuana. As they approached, they detected a strong odor of the drug.
The incident occurred on Retorno 2, between Retorno 3 and Retorno 1, where officers conducted a preventive search. During the inspection, they seized a green pencil case containing 22 transparent bags of dry plant material consistent with marijuana, as well as 13 bags of white powder consistent with cocaine.
David Yadin “N” was handed over to the Specialized Prosecutor’s Office for Drug Dealing, which will determine his legal status. Authorities also said the suspect is linked to an assault and robbery of a man’s cell phone, and investigations are ongoing.
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