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

##### War on drugs
# Members of the Mexican Navy seize 3.2 million doses of cocaine floating off the coasts of the state of Michoacán. This action represents a financial blow of Mex$340.2 million (US$20.11 million) to organized crime. 




### Sources:

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

### Changes:

1. 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. _2026-08-21 14:01:04 (First version)_
1. Members of the Mexican Navy seize 3.2 million doses of cocaine floating off the coasts of the state of Michoacán. This action represents a financial blow of Mex$340.2 million (US$20.11 million) to organized crime.  _(Current version)_

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