FGR Incinerates More Than 184 Kilos of Narcotics in Quintana Roo

Cancún, Quintana Roo — The Federal Prosecutor’s Office (FGR) incinerated 184 kilograms 422 grams 970 milligrams of narcotics and destroyed 806 crime-related objects in Quintana Roo.

The incineration included 176 kilograms 109 grams 290 milligrams of marijuana, 6 kilograms 54 grams 780 milligrams of cocaine, and 2 kilograms 258 grams 900 milligrams of methamphetamine. Among the 806 destroyed objects were canoes, cell phones, tactical vests, scales, lamps, bags, documents, suitcases, boxes, drums, hoses, cigarettes, and assorted other items.

The destruction took place at the facilities of the 10th Military Police Brigade of the Mexican Army (SEDENA) in the mainland zone of Isla Mujeres municipality, with the cooperation of SEDENA, the National Guard, and the Mexican Navy.

Agents of the Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office assigned to the Specialized Prosecutor for Regional Control (FECOR) coordinated the identification, counting, and weighing of the substances. The Federal Ministerial Police, forensic experts, and representatives of the FGR’s Internal Control Office were present to verify that the procedure followed applicable regulations.

The FGR stated that the narcotics and objects were seized through coordination among all three levels of government and with the help of citizen reports.