Playa del Carmen, Q.R. — An American man was arrested over the weekend in central Playa del Carmen for drug trafficking. On Monday, police said 47 year old Marvin “N” from Michigan was jailed after being found with marijuana and cocaine.
His arrest by the SSC (Secretaría de Seguridad Ciudadana) happened in an area of the city center after police saw him carrying drugs in his clothing. According to the SSC (Secretary of Citizen Security), police found a total of 29 packages of narcotics during a search.
Marvin “N” is currently facing charges of drug trafficking.
“The Playa del Carmen Citizen Security Secretariat arrested one person for alleged drug crimes involving a total of 29 packages of possible narcotics in the Centro neighborhood,” the SSC reported Monday.
“During a surveillance patrol, Municipal Police observed an individual carrying various packages that appeared to be narcotics in his clothing. After identifying himself, they conducted an inspection and seized 11 packages of green marijuana-like material and 18 packages of white powder resembling cocaine.
“Marvin “N,” 47, originally from Michigan, was arrested and handed over to the Special Prosecutor’s Office for Drug Trafficking Crimes for the corresponding legal proceedings.”
