Security Forces Extend Permanent Patrols in Felipe Carrillo Puerto After Disappearances

Security forces conducting patrols in Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Quintana Roo

Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Quintana Roo — Security forces from all three levels of government have extended permanent patrols in neighborhoods of the municipal seat and the boroughs of Tihosuco and Señor, resulting in one arrest, local authorities announced.

State police, Mexican Navy personnel, soldiers from the Mexican Army (SEDENA), and National Guard officers are conducting simultaneous operations in neighborhoods of the city and the two boroughs. One person was detained in Tihosuco.

The operations, which began Wednesday, were launched in response to the forced disappearance of two young people who were abducted in the Los Chunes area by unknown individuals. Their whereabouts remain unknown.

The day before, National Guard and Navy aircraft conducted overflights of the Chunhuhub borough and surrounding areas to search for signs of criminal activity. In Tihosuco, authorities have maintained a visible presence throughout the week, with patrols in the central plaza, peripheral streets, and areas bordering Yucatán state, as well as searches at various points in the community.

The State Prosecutor’s Office participated in the operation, leading to the arrest of a man, though officials have not officially disclosed the reason for the detention.

On Friday, the search collective “Buscando por Amor” joined the permanent operation, accompanied by investigators from the State Prosecutor’s Office, members of the search commission, municipal police, state police, a canine unit, and the Mexican Navy.

The mothers’ group said the operation supports the search for the two people reported missing since Wednesday in the Los Chunes area.

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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