Puerto Morelos Deploys 170 Officers for Easter Holiday Security Operation

Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo — Local authorities have launched a major security operation for the 2026 Easter holiday period, deploying more than 170 personnel to safeguard thousands of visitors and residents in this popular tourist destination.

Municipal officials, led by Mayor Blanca Merari Tziu Muñoz, initiated the operation with a formal ceremony. The town’s general secretary, José de Jesús Espinosa Payán, represented the mayor and emphasized the importance of this period for tourism while highlighting enhanced prevention and security efforts.

“Today we launch the 2026 holiday operation in Puerto Morelos. This represents one of the most significant times of the year, when we welcome thousands of visitors who choose this destination for its natural beauty, warmth, and hospitality,” Espinosa Payán said. “This operation results from coordinated work between institutions to protect the safety of those who visit us and everyone traveling through our streets, beaches, and highways.”

He stressed that timely prevention and shared responsibility are fundamental pillars for achieving a safe outcome and acknowledged the work of security forces, civil protection, firefighters, health personnel, and volunteers who will maintain constant vigilance.

Antonio Domínguez Olán, director of municipal Civil Protection, noted that this operation marks the formal start of one of the community’s most important celebrations, blending tradition, faith, and social interaction. He reaffirmed the commitment of municipal authorities, in coordination with state and federal agencies, to protect residents and visitors.

“Citizen participation is essential for the orderly and safe development of these celebrations, which we hope will take place in an atmosphere of harmony, respect, and with preventive measures,” Domínguez Olán said.

Operational Deployment

The operation involves extensive resources across multiple agencies:

• Civil Protection will deploy 16 personnel, two all-terrain vehicles for beach patrols, four motorcycles, and three vehicles.
• Firefighters will participate with 24 personnel, including four paramedics, and eight units, including water tankers and vehicle rescue equipment.
• The Municipal Public Security Department will deploy approximately 170 officers from various divisions: Citizen Security Police, Tourist Police, Traffic and Roadways, GEAVIG, Crime Prevention and Citizen Participation, Internal Affairs, C2, as well as personnel from the Mexican Navy (SEMAR) assigned to support duties in the municipality, along with elements from the Mexican Army (SEDENA) and the National Guard.

Security forces will use 34 patrol units covering the tourist zone, municipal headquarters, and communities, with reinforced surveillance in high-traffic areas like the tourist zone and shopping centers.

Alejandro Nava García, head of Citizen Security, stated that authorities will maintain a permanent presence to guarantee safety and address any incidents immediately, utilizing technology such as the intelligent monitoring network, two drones, and body cameras.

The operation will also include support from Ángeles Verdes for roadside assistance, as well as municipal and private ambulances. Authorities plan to establish two command posts next to lifeguard towers at Playa Ventana al Mar and Playa Sol.