Tulum Treasurer Detained at Cancun Airport for Gun Possession
Cancun, Quintana Roo — The treasurer of Tulum municipality, Vicente Francisco Aldape Moncada, was arrested Thursday morning at Cancun International Airport after National Guard officers discovered a firearm in his luggage during security screening at Terminal 2.
According to the National Detention Registry, Aldape was detained around 6:10 a.m. and later transferred to the Federal Prosecutor’s Office (FGR), where he was placed at the disposal of a federal prosecutor for further proceedings.
Sources close to the case said the intervention followed standard airport security protocols and was not the result of an arrest warrant or any prior judicial order against the municipal official.
The seizure is believed to involve a .22 caliber firearm. Federal authorities will determine whether there were any irregularities in the possession or transport of the weapon.
The FGR has not released additional official information. Aldape remains in federal custody while his legal status is determined in the coming hours.
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
