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Three detained at Mexico City airport with about 47 kg of drugs
Mexican authorities detained three people at Mexico City International Airport in separate cases involving drugs hidden among luggage.
Two Mexican men arriving from Guadalajara were intercepted with about 19.9 kilograms of cocaine reportedly intended for Spain.
In another case, a person was found with about 21.44 kilograms of methamphetamine and 6.1 kilograms of cocaine, reportedly bound for South Korea.
The seizures totaled about 47 kilograms of drugs, according to the reported weights.
The Navy estimated the seizures caused criminal groups an economic loss of about 9.1 million pesos.
The detainees and seized drugs were handed to federal prosecutors, who will determine their legal status.
Three people were detained at Mexico City International Airport in connection with drugs found among luggage.
Authorities seized about 47 kilograms of cocaine and methamphetamine.
Two Mexican men from Guadalajara were intercepted while allegedly trying to take cocaine to Spain.
Another person was found with methamphetamine and cocaine reportedly bound for South Korea.
The detainees and seized drugs were handed to the relevant federal prosecutor.
- Who
- Three people were detained. Two were Mexican men from Guadalajara; the nationalities of the others were not stated.
- What
- Authorities seized cocaine and methamphetamine weighing about 47 kilograms in total.
- When
- October 29, 2026.
- Where
- Mexico City International Airport, Mexico.
- Why
- The drugs were reportedly being transported to Spain and South Korea.
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- People detained
- 3
- Total drugs seized
- About 47 kilograms
- Cocaine in first seizure
- About 19.9 kilograms
- Methamphetamine
- About 21.44 kilograms
- Cocaine in second seizure
- About 6.1 kilograms
- Reported destinations
- Spain and South Korea