Three Men Charged With Firearms Possession in Cozumel and Cancun
Cancun, Quintana Roo — The Federal Prosecutor’s Office (FGR) in Quintana Roo has obtained formal charges against three men in two separate firearms cases in Cozumel and Cancun, following investigations initiated by the state prosecutor’s office.
In the first case, state police officers arrested Francisco “N” on Avenida Sur Bis in Cozumel. He was turned over to federal prosecutors along with a firearm, a magazine, and 15 cartridges. After reviewing the evidence, a federal judge ordered him held in pretrial detention at the Benito Juárez prison and set a two-month period for the completion of the supplementary investigation.
Separately in Cancun, state investigative police arrested José “N” and Antony “N” on Calle Centenario. The arrest led to the seizure of two firearms and 11 cartridges. A judge charged José “N” with carrying a firearm without a license and imposed justified pretrial detention. Antony “N” was charged with carrying a firearm and ordered to remain in automatic pretrial detention. Both will stay at the Benito Juárez prison for the two-month investigation period.
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
