La Derecha Diario Seize 6 Kilograms (13.2 Pounds) of Fentanyl at Aifa Bound for the U.s.
The drug came from Acapulco and its value on the black market exceeds 48 million pesos.
Elements of the National Guard seized a shipment with 6 kilos of fentanyl at the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) on February 21, which was destined for the United States.
According to initial analyses conducted by AIFA security forces, the seized drug has an approximate value of 48.7 million pesos. It is one of the most significant seizures in recent months.
Fentanyl: an out-of-control epidemic
The Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC) reported that the seizure was achieved thanks to inspections carried out by the armed forces responsible for security at AIFA.
The shipment was wrapped in packages covered with tape, in an attempt to evade airport security controls. However, the material raised suspicions during a routine inspection.
The package's final destination was the New Jersey airport in the United States. This information will be key for investigations by Mexican and U.S. authorities.
Fentanyl from Acapulco: the role of drug trafficking in Guerrero
According to the SSPC, initial investigations indicate that the fentanyl shipment originated from Acapulco, Guerrero. This finding reinforces the hypothesis that cartels with a presence in the area continue to operate international synthetic drug trafficking routes.
The Guerrero Prosecutor's Office will participate in the investigation to determine if the sender has links to any criminal group operating on the state's coast.
Authorities are also seeking to identify who sent the package, in order to trace the fentanyl trafficking network using Mexican airports as a point of departure.
Is drug trafficking really being combated?
The Mexican government has repeatedly reiterated its "commitment" in the fight against drug trafficking. However, the growing number of seizures and the constant outflow of synthetic drugs from Mexico expose the ineffectiveness of their strategies and are seen as a desperate response to the threat of tariffs by Donald Trump.
Fentanyl continues to flow unchecked to the United States, with Mexico as a key player in its production and distribution. The question is: are real actions being taken, or is drug trafficking only combated when there are media seizures?
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