The Cuban Maels “N” was arrested on Thursday in the city of Tapachula, in the Mexican state of Chiapas, accused of drug trafficking after drugs were found in his belongings.
According to Diario del Sur, alongside the Cuban, Heberto “N”, a Mexican, was also arrested on one of the main streets in the Nuevo Mundo 3 neighborhood, in the southeast of that border city in southern Mexico, which is a migrant hotspot where a significant group of migrants from the island have settled.
The detained individuals were found in possession of 13 nylon bags containing a transparent substance, with characteristics similar to the drug known as crystal.
The Cuban and the Mexican, two slender men, one wearing a striped shirt and the other in a light blue t-shirt, were spotted by a K9 unit of the Municipal Police of Tapachula during a preventive patrol.
Both will face charges for crimes against health in their commercial aspect.
A year ago, three Cuban citizens were arrested and charged with drug trafficking during an operation conducted by the police of the Mexican state of Hidalgo in the municipality of Mineral de Reforma.
In that same locality, a woman and a man of Cuban origin were arrested after the police conducted an operation in several nightclubs in Tizayuca.
In that operation, the police also seized more than 300 doses of suspected drugs.
Frequently asked questions about the detention of Maels “N” in Mexico and the situation of Cuban migrants
Why was Maels “N” arrested in Tapachula?
Maels “N” was arrested in Tapachula, Mexico, on charges of drug dealing after being found in possession of 13 bags of a substance resembling the drug known as crystal. The arrest occurred during a preventive patrol by the Tapachula Municipal Police, which employed a K9 unit to detect the drugs.
What is the situation of Cuban migrants in Mexico?
The situation of Cuban migrants in Mexico is concerning, as they face numerous dangers, such as extortion, kidnapping, and detention. Criminal gangs take advantage of their vulnerability and lack of institutional protection. Many Cubans arriving in Mexico aim to reach the United States, but immigration restrictions have forced some to settle in Mexican territory.
What other cases of crimes involving Cubans have been reported in Mexico and Cuba?
In Mexico, several cases have been recorded of Cubans involved in crimes such as drug dealing and theft. In Cuba, authorities have intensified operations against drug trafficking, highlighting arrests of Cubans implicated in the distribution of marijuana and synthetic drugs. Both countries face significant challenges related to drug trafficking and consumption, reflecting a broader issue in the region.
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