CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chihuahua – Authorities in Ciudad Juarez have seized over 70 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine and arrested a 42-year-old man during a raid in the Misiones del Real neighborhood. This significant bust is the culmination of an investigation that began with the discovery of a body in the same area.
Major Drug Seizure Follows Homicide Investigation
Elements of the State Investigation Agency and Public Ministry Agents executed a search warrant at a residence in the Misiones del Real subdivision. The warrant, issued by a Control Judge, targeted a home located at the intersection of Paseo de los Compositores and San Francisco de Asís. The operation, which took place on April 11, 2026, was supported by the Mexican Army and the National Guard.
The investigation that led to this major seizure commenced after a body was found in the Misiones del Real neighborhood. Further inquiries pointed to the residence at 1115 Paseo de los Compositores as a key location in the illicit activities.
Arrest and Confiscated Items
During the execution of the judicial order, authorities apprehended Carlos R. S., aged 42, in flagrante delicto. He faces charges related to crimes against health and violations of the Federal Law on Firearms and Explosives.
The official report details the items and substances secured during the raid:
- A black pistol with a silver metallic magazine, loaded with 15 rounds of 10mm caliber ammunition.
- An attachment featuring a flashlight and a laser.
- A blue plastic box containing 36 transparent plastic envelopes, each filled with a granulated powder consistent with crystal methamphetamine, totaling a gross weight of 19.600 kilograms.
- Three black plastic boxes, each containing 35 transparent plastic envelopes (105 in total), each filled with a granulated powder consistent with crystal methamphetamine. Each of these boxes had a gross weight of 20.200 kilograms, summing up to 60.600 kilograms.
The total net weight of the seized drug amounted to 70.500 kilograms, marking a substantial blow to drug trafficking operations in the region.
Ongoing Investigation by Federal Authorities
Carlos R. S. and the confiscated items have been handed over to the Federal Public Ministry, which will continue with the corresponding investigations. This case highlights the ongoing efforts of Mexican authorities to combat drug-related crime and violence in areas like Ciudad Juarez.
The operation underscores the interconnectedness of various criminal activities, where a homicide investigation can lead to significant drug busts, demonstrating the complex nature of organized crime networks.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the identity of the homicide victim or any potential links between the murder and the drug operation. The investigation remains active as federal agents delve deeper into the origins and distribution network of the seized narcotics.
This seizure is part of a broader strategy by Mexican law enforcement to disrupt the supply chain of illegal drugs and to address the public safety concerns associated with such activities in the region.
Source: elimparcial.com
