### Arrest in Acapulco: Federal Police Officer Detained with Methamphetamine
In a significant drug-related incident, authorities in Acapulco, Guerrero apprehended a federal ministerial police officer affiliated with Mexico’s National Institute for the Fight Against Drugs. The arrest, made on December 29, 2024, involved the seizure of approximately four kilograms of methamphetamine. This operation was carried out by the Mexican Army and the National Guard, as reported by the federal government on December 31, 2024.
The methamphetamine discovered has an estimated street value of about 1.1 million pesos. According to the government statement, the operation also yielded the confiscation of a firearm, several magazines, ammunition, and identification documents from the accused officer.
Local media sources indicate the officer was transporting the drugs in a vehicle when he was intercepted on the Acapulco-Pinotepa highway, near a gas station. He has been identified as Óscar Rosalino Morales and/or Oscar Rosaliano Morales in the National Detention Registry, having been detained at 10:36 PM on the 29th.
### Related Developments: Increasing Drug-Related Activities in Mexico
In related news, a recent narcomanta appearing in Culiacán has warned of the existence of drug laboratories in the Tijuana and Mexicali regions, indicating a possible expansion of narcotic operations within these areas. The message calls attention to the growing complexity and reach of drug cartels in the country, underscoring the challenges faced by security forces in combatting these illicit activities.
Furthermore, in other regions, threats of extortion using occult practices have emerged, showing the diverse strategies employed by criminal organizations to instill fear and compliance among citizens. This array of issues highlights the ongoing struggle against organized crime in Mexico, pressing the need for continued vigilance and law enforcement efforts.