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Canadian Hells Angels suspect arrested in Cancún police operation
•May 16, 2026

Canadian Hells Angels suspect arrested in Cancún police operation

Canadian fugitive Denis Ivziku was arrested in Cancún in an international case tied to alleged drug, firearms and extortion networks.
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Two men found in Plaza Caracol vehicle were shot
•May 16, 2026

Two Men Found at Plaza Caracol in Puerto Vallarta Were Shot, Officials Say

Jalisco authorities say two men found dead in a vehicle at Plaza Caracol in Puerto Vallarta died from gunshot wounds.
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Woman Found Dead Near Mismaloya on Highway 200 South
•May 15, 2026

Woman Found Dead Near Mismaloya on Highway 200 South

Police are investigating after an unidentified woman was found dead beside Federal Highway 200 south of Puerto Vallarta near Mismaloya.
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QR-code drug ads appear on public infrastructure
•May 14, 2026

Drug sales advertised by QR code in Puerto Vallarta

QR-code stickers offering drug contacts have appeared on public posts in Puerto Vallarta, raising safety and digital-risk concerns.
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Mexico Homicides Drop 40 Percent, According to Government
•May 14, 2026

Mexico Homicides Drop 40 Percent, According to Government

Mexico says daily intentional homicides fell 40% since September 2024, but April’s killings remained concentrated in eight states.
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Attempted ATM theft inside a Playa del Carmen hotel
•May 10, 2026

Men Disguised as Workers Fail to Steal Playa del Carmen Hotel ATM

Men dressed as construction workers tried to remove an ATM from a Playa del Carmen hotel after locking up a receptionist. No arrests were reported.
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•May 7, 2026

Canadian Teen Killed in Puerto Vallarta Stabbing Case

A 19-year-old Canadian man was killed in Puerto Vallarta’s as Jalisco investigators review conflicting early accounts.
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Man killed in San Miguel fight as police seek suspect
•May 7, 2026

Man killed in San Miguel fight as police seek suspect

A man died after a knife attack during a fight in San Miguel de Allende’s Independencia neighborhood, prompting an FGE investigation.
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Mexico Navy Seizure Shows Pacific Drug Route Risks
•May 6, 2026

Mexico Navy Seizure Shows Pacific Drug Route Risks

Mexico’s Navy reported 63 bundles of suspected cocaine in three Pacific operations, along with 11 rescues and three stowaways.
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Three clandestine graves found in Los Cabos in days
•May 5, 2026

Three clandestine graves found in Los Cabos in recent days

Searchers located three clandestine graves in San José del Cabo between April 26 and May 1, with at least four bodies reported.
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A large cocaine seizure off Oaxaca adds another case to Mexico’s growing list of maritime drug interceptions this year. The Navy found the packages floating in the Pacific, more than 100 nautical miles from Salina Cruz. Authorities reported no arrests, leaving questions about who abandoned the shipment, where it was headed, and how it fits into the wider use of Pacific sea routes by organized crime groups moving cocaine north through Mexican waters today and tomorrow. Navy intercepts cocaine shipment off Oaxaca Mexican authorities reported the seizure of 2.145 tons of suspected cocaine during a maritime operation off the Pacific coast of Oaxaca. The shipment was found floating at sea, about 103 nautical miles, or nearly 191 kilometers, from the Tenth Naval Region based in Salina Cruz, Oaxaca. The area is part of the Gulf of Tehuantepec, a key stretch of Mexico’s southern Pacific waters. According to federal authorities, Navy personnel found 78 black-wrapped bundles floating in the water. Inside were 2,155 packages containing a white powder with characteristics similar to cocaine. No arrests were reported. The seized material was turned over to the proper authorities. A formal investigation file was opened to determine the shipment's legal status and any possible links to criminal groups. What authorities say was recovered The reported weight of the shipment was based on a ministerial measurement, the official weight used for legal and investigative purposes. Authorities described the material as cocaine or suspected cocaine, depending on the stage of testing and reporting. In cases like this, initial government statements often use the phrase “with characteristics similar to cocaine” until lab confirmation is completed. Federal officials said the operation caused an estimated 4.3 million pesos in economic damage to organized crime. They also said the seizure prevented millions of potential doses from reaching the streets. That figure should be read as an official estimate. Drug value calculations can vary depending on whether authorities use wholesale, retail, or street-level pricing. Why cocaine is often found at sea Large cocaine shipments are often moved by sea because maritime routes can carry more volume than land routes. They can also be harder to monitor. The eastern Pacific has long been used by trafficking groups moving drugs from South America toward Mexico and the United States. Some shipments move in speedboats. Others use fishing-style vessels, semi-submersibles, or packages dropped at sea for later pickup. Floating bundles can mean several things. A crew may have abandoned the cargo after spotting authorities. A shipment may have been dropped for another boat to collect. It may also have separated from a vessel during rough conditions or a failed transfer. In this case, authorities did not report a vessel, suspects, or arrests. That leaves the origin, intended destination, and responsible group unclear. Part of a wider maritime enforcement trend The Oaxaca seizure follows a series of major cocaine interceptions in Mexican Pacific waters this year. Mexico’s Navy has reported repeated operations involving multi-ton shipments at sea, including cases off the coasts of Colima, Guerrero, Michoacán, and Oaxaca. Some involved boats or semi-submersible vessels. Others involved packages found floating. Federal security officials have framed the operations as part of a broader effort to disrupt maritime routes and weaken criminal finances. For readers in coastal areas such as Puerto Vallarta, the case is not a local security alert. It does, however, show how Mexico’s Pacific coast remains tied to wider trafficking routes, even when seizures happen far offshore. These operations usually take place well away from tourist zones and normal coastal activity. The main impact is on federal security policy, port monitoring, naval patrols, and organized crime finances. What remains unknown The seizure raises several unanswered questions. Authorities have not reported who placed the packages in the water. They have not identified a boat connected to the shipment. They also have not said whether the cargo was headed to another point in Mexico or intended for transfer farther north. The lack of arrests is important. It means the seizure removed the cargo, but it did not immediately produce suspects who could help investigators trace the network behind it. The investigation will likely focus on the packaging, possible tracking information, maritime intelligence, and whether the seizure matches patterns from other recent Pacific operations.
•May 4, 2026

Navy Finds Two Tons of Cocaine Floating Off Oaxaca

Mexico’s Navy seized 2.145 tons of cocaine found floating off Oaxaca’s Pacific coast, with no arrests reported in the operation.
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Talpa Councilman Killed in Attack Under Investigation
•May 3, 2026

Talpa Councilman Killed in Attack Under Investigation

A Talpa de Allende councilman was killed in a street attack as Jalisco authorities investigate what happened and who was involved.
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