### [2026-08-17](/feed/2026/08/17/index.md)

##### Mexican drug war
# Elements of the Mexican Navy seized 3.2 million doses of cocaine floating off the coasts of the state of Michoacán. This action represent a financial blow of 340.2 million pesos to organized crime.




### Sources:

1. [López Doriga](https://lopezdoriga.com/nacional/marina-asegura-3-millones-dosis-cocaina-costas-michoacan/)

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