Mexican Navy And Customs Seize Approximately 44 Kilograms Of Methamphetamine In The CDMX Airport

 ”Ivan” for Borderland Beat 

PRESS RELEASE     MAY 2, 2022

Mexico City, May 2nd – The Secretariat of the Navy-Mexico Navy (SEMAR) and the National Customs Agency of Mexico (ANAM) report the seizure of an illicit shipment of approximately 44 (forty-four) kilograms of methamphetamine at the Mexico City International Airport (AICM).

As a result of the intelligence work, Mexican Customs personnel carried out a physical inspection of two wooden boxes containing a cylindrical-shaped object lined with black rubber, which was declared as a “box containing supports”.

When the merchandise was opened, 42 black packages containing white crystal were detected, so a test was carried out and the result was methamphetamine. For this reason, the support of the Naval Airport Protection Unit (UNAPAP), which is part of the Secretariat of the Navy, was requested.

It is worth mentioning that the coordination was carried out through the Coordinator of the Integral Airport Security Strategy of the CDMX and materialized through the UNAPAP, whose function is to cooperate with the authorities of the three levels of government, as well as airport authorities, to increase the security of the AICM and prevent illegal acts, smuggling and vandalism, among others; as well as to take care of the integrity of the user personnel, operators and facilities.

In compliance with the action protocols, the drugs were secured and placed at the disposal of the competent authorities, in order to integrate the corresponding investigation folder.

The National Customs Agency of Mexico (ANAM) and the Navy-Army of Mexico reaffirm their commitment to join their operational capabilities to comply with the projects implemented by the Government of Mexico.

GOBIERNO DE MÉXICO