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Two people face charges after 16 kilos of cocaine found at Mexico City airport
Two people were charged after drugs were found in their luggage at Mexico City International Airport in Mexico.
The suspects, identified by authorities as Óscar Arturo “N” and Milan Ismael “N”, were detained by Mexican Navy personnel and Interpol Mexico.
Authorities found 16 kilos of cocaine in 17 packages inside two suitcases, along with 33 grams of ketamine.
Prosecutors say the case concerns suspected possession of drugs for transport and attempted removal.
A judge ordered both men held in custody while the case proceeds.
Milan is being held at the Reclusorio Preventivo Varonil Sur, and Óscar at the Tepepan social reintegration center.
Investigators have four months to complete further inquiries before the next stage of the case.
Mexico’s Federal Attorney General’s Office brought two people before a judge over an alleged attempt to transport drugs through Mexico City International Airport.
Authorities found 16 kilograms of cocaine and 33 grams of ketamine in two suitcases, according to El Universal.
The two suspects were detained by members of Mexico’s Navy and Interpol Mexico.
A judge ordered both suspects held in pretrial detention and set a four-month period for further investigation.
- Who
- Óscar Arturo “N” and Milan Ismael “N” were detained and charged.
- What
- They face proceedings over alleged possession of drugs for transport and attempted removal. Authorities found 16 kilograms of cocaine and 33 grams of ketamine.
- When
- They were detained in the days before the report, published November 10, 2026.
- Where
- Mexico City International Airport.
- Why
- Authorities allege they were attempting to transport and traffic drugs.
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Members of Mexico’s Navy and Interpol Mexico detained the two suspects at the airport and seized two suitcases containing drugs.
El Universal reported that a judge ordered the suspects held in pretrial detention and set four months for further investigation.
- Cocaine
- 16 kilograms
- Ketamine
- 33 grams
- Suspects
- Óscar Arturo “N” and Milan Ismael “N
- Location
- Mexico City International Airport
- Further investigation
- Four months