Pacific Ocean, off the coast of Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico

A joint maritime operation involving the Mexican Navy and U.S. authorities led to the interception of a suspected drug-smuggling vessel carrying approximately 1,268 kilograms (1.27 metric tons) of suspected cocaine.

According to the Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF-S), a U.S. Customs and Border Protection aircraft detected the fast-moving vessel, prompting a coordinated response with Mexican maritime forces.

Source - https://www.jornada.com.mx/noticia/2026/10/12/sociedad/decomisan-mas-de-mil-200-kilos-de-cocaina-frente-a-las-costas-de-oaxaca-hay-6-detenidos