Two Men Arrested in Cancun With Nearly 200 Bags of Drugs
Cancun, Quintana Roo — Police arrested two men in the Alfredo V. Bonfil neighborhood on Monday, seizing nearly 200 bags of drugs and ammunition, authorities said.
Diego Ángel “N” and José Antonio “N” were taken into custody on charges of drug possession and weapons violations, according to the Public Security Department.
Officers from the Centurion Group, working with the Mexican Navy, the Army, and the National Guard, spotted the two men exchanging small plastic bags on a public street, officials said.
The arrest occurred on Benito Juárez Avenue between Luis Echeverria Avenue and Javier Rojo Gómez Street in the 308 supermanzana of the Ejido Alfredo V. Bonfil neighborhood.
A search of the suspects turned up a lunchbox, a reusable bag, 147 ziploc bags containing dried green vegetation resembling marijuana, 38 ziploc bags with crystalline fragments resembling crystal meth, 15 live 9mm rounds, and 200 pesos in cash.
The suspects were handed over to the Specialized Prosecutor’s Office for Drug Dealing.
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
