Cancun, Q.R. — Authorities are investigating the finding of 27 packages of cocaine left on a Cancun Hotel Zone beach. Officers confirmed the plastic-wrapped packages Monday on a sandy beach area off Kukulcán Boulevard.
Cancun Police did not detail as to how they became aware of the packages that appear to have been powered cocaine, however, they did say that military officials confirmed the packages and seized them for an investigation.
“Tourist Police officers seized 27 plastic-wrapped packages found on the beach near kilometer 12.5 of Kukulcán Boulevard during Operation Shield Cancun,” Policia Cancun reported.
“An inspection was conducted in coordination with the Secretariat of National Defense, the Secretariat of the Navy, National Guard, and the State Attorney General’s Office.
“The packages were found to contain a whitish substance with characteristics similar to cocaine.
“The packages have been turned over to the Prosecutor’s Office Specialized in the Investigation of Crimes Against Health (specifically regarding small-scale drug dealing), which will proceed with the corresponding investigations.”
Police did not provide any further details surrounding the Cancun Hotel Zone beach finding.
