Seven Charged in Playa del Carmen Drug Bust

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — Seven men were linked to legal proceedings for their alleged involvement in crimes against health in the modality of narcomenudeo, following a series of hearings led by control judges.

The information was confirmed by the Specialized Prosecutor’s Office in Combating Narcomenudeo, which detailed the charges faced by each defendant.

The Prosecutor’s Office reported that those linked are Cristian Guadalupe “N”, Esban Haziel “N”, Brayan Axell “N”, Gonzalo Arturo “N”, Erick “N”, Jhonathan Ulises “N”, and Erick Alejandro “N”, processed for various modalities of drug possession and supply.

In the first case, the judge ordered the linking to proceedings for Cristian Guadalupe “N” and Esban Haziel “N” for simple possession of marijuana.

In an independent hearing, Brayan Axell “N” was processed for possession with intent to supply marijuana, while Gonzalo Arturo “N” was linked for simple possession of marijuana and methamphetamine.

How Was the Legal Situation of the Defendants Determined?

During another hearing, after qualifying their detention as legal, the judge linked to proceedings Erick “N”, accused of alleged possession of marijuana, cocaine, and methamphetamine.

Likewise, an order of linking to proceedings was issued against Jhonathan Ulises “N”, accused of supplying marijuana and methamphetamine; due to the severity of the accusations, he was imposed justified preventive detention for one year.

Finally, the judge resolved to process Erick Alejandro “N” for supplying marijuana.

Why Were These Resolutions Issued?

According to the Prosecutor’s Office, the judicial determinations were based on the evidence gathered during the detentions and the evidence presented during the hearings, which were considered sufficient to continue the criminal procedure against each accused.

The seven defendants will remain subject to complementary investigation while ministerial procedures and subsequent hearings advance.

The Prosecutor’s Office reiterated that it will continue with operations against narcomenudeo to reinforce security in the municipality.