Seven Men Face Charges in Quintana Roo Marijuana Greenhouse Case

Cancún, Quintana Roo — A judge has formally charged seven men and placed them in pretrial detention for their alleged roles in a marijuana greenhouse operation, Quintana Roo’s State Prosecutor’s Office said.

Prosecutors said the seven face charges related to drug crimes in the form of retail narcotics sales, known in Mexico as narcomenudeo. The control judge imposed justified pretrial detention, meaning they will remain in custody while the case proceeds.

Víctor Teodoro “N,” also known as “Tata,” and Jaime “N” were charged for their alleged participation in supplying marijuana. According to the investigation, Víctor Teodoro “N” is part of a violent criminal group and was responsible for coordinating cannabis distribution in the municipalities of Benito Juárez and Playa del Carmen. The prosecutor’s office said he also ran greenhouses used to cultivate marijuana.

Five other defendants — Johani “N,” Uziel “N,” José Luis “N,” Alexander “N,” and Diego Alberto “N” — face charges of possession of Cannabis sativa L. with intent to supply. Investigators said the five were instructed to package marijuana and carry out other tasks inside the greenhouses.

The charges represent the initial stage of the judicial process and will be resolved as the case advances, authorities said.