MEXICO CITY — On Tuesday, the Mexican Navy announced the apprehension of 3.6 tons of cocaine from a vessel located off the Pacific coast, approximately 153 miles (246 kilometers) from Acapulco, a popular tourist destination.

Navy vessels were dispatched to intercept the boat, which was laden with 102 packages containing bricks of cocaine.

The intercepted vessel was identified as a “go-fast boat,” characterized by its dual outboard motors, and was engineered to have a low profile, enabling it to evade detection more effectively.

During the operation, nine crew members were detained, including six who were identified as foreigners. While the Navy did not disclose the specific nationalities of the detained individuals, it has been noted that many vessels found in these waters often have crew members hailing from Colombia or Venezuela.

Cocaine production is predominantly concentrated in South America, with shipments typically routed through the Pacific Ocean or the Caribbean to reach markets in the United States.