More Than 150 Drug Doses Seized, Two Arrested in Tulum Operations

Two men arrested in Tulum drug operations pose for a mugshot

Tulum, Quintana Roo — Authorities seized more than 150 doses of various narcotics and arrested two men during separate operations in Tulum, officials said.

The first arrest involved Abezaid “N,” 30, who was caught with over 100 doses of drugs including cocaine, crystal meth, crack, marijuana, and tussi, a synthetic drug increasingly common in tourist areas. The operation was a joint effort by security forces, investigators from the State Prosecutor’s Office, and the Mexican Army.

In the second case, Jose Antonio “N,” 33, originally from the State of Mexico, was arrested with more than 57 doses, primarily marijuana and tussi. Both arrests occurred while the suspects were caught in the act, allowing immediate seizure of the substances.

The suspects were handed over to the State Prosecutor’s Office of Quintana Roo, where investigations are ongoing. Authorities have not disclosed the exact locations of the arrests or whether the two men are linked to each other or to any drug distribution network.

The operations are part of ongoing efforts in Tulum to curb small-scale drug sales, which continue to occur in urban and tourist areas of the destination.

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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.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