9 Arrested in Drug Busts in Playa del Carmen and Puerto Morelos

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — State prosecutors announced the arrest of nine men on drug dealing charges following three separate operations in Playa del Carmen and Puerto Morelos. Authorities seized illicit substances, firearms reserved for military use, and other evidence.

Puerto Morelos Operation

On the Puerto Morelos-Leona Vicario highway, investigators arrested Ezequiel “N”, Enrique “N”, Eduardo Neftaly “N”, and Brayan Alejandro “N”. Items seized included:

• Marijuana
• One handgun
• Five long guns
• 15 magazines
• 340 rounds of ammunition
• Tactical vests
• Cell phones
• A Nissan vehicle

Playa del Carmen: San Judas Tadeo

On Avenida Benito Juárez at Avenida Lilis, officers detained Kevin Eduardo “N”, Jhonny Alfredo “N”, Alfonso “N”, and José Alfredo “N”. Authorities found:

• Marijuana
• Methamphetamine-like solid fragments

Playa del Carmen: Avenida Sur

In a third intervention at Avenida Sur and Avenida Laak, Luis Manuel “N” was arrested. Items seized included:

• Marijuana
• Crystal meth-like granular substance
• One handgun with a loaded magazine
• Ammunition
• Two long guns

All suspects and evidence were turned over to the Public Prosecutor’s Office, which will open investigations and determine their legal status within the constitutional deadline. Authorities said they are investigating possible links to drug distribution networks in the region.