Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Cocaine at Cancun Airport
Cancun, Quintana Roo — A man arrested at Cancun International Airport with nearly a kilogram of cocaine has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, the Federal Prosecutor’s Office (FGR) announced.
A federal judge found Antonio “N” guilty of illegally importing cocaine hydrochloride into the country after prosecutors presented evidence of his involvement. In addition to the prison term, the judge imposed a fine equivalent to 100 UMA (Measurement and Update Units).
The investigation began after National Guard officers detained the suspect and filed a standardized police report. The incident occurred at the fiscal precinct of Terminal 2, where a package containing a substance consistent with cocaine hydrochloride was found during a luggage inspection.
Authorities seized 895 grams of cocaine hydrochloride. The suspect was handed over to the Specialized Regional Control Prosecutor’s Office (FECOR). Based on evidence gathered during the proceedings, the federal prosecutor secured the 10-year prison sentence.
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
