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Mexican Army Seizes 164,000 Liters of Fuel, Weapons, and Vehicles in Matamoros Image: Especial.
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Mexican Army Seizes 164,000 Liters of Fuel, Weapons, and Vehicles in Matamoros

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The Mexican Army seized 164,000 liters of fuel during a search of a property in Matamoros, Tamaulipas.
  • The operation also recovered three tractor-trailers, 47 tanker trucks, 12 pumps, a generator, and five plastic tanks.
  • In a separate operation in the municipality, soldiers seized weapons, ammunition, tactical equipment, and two vehicles for further investigation.

Mexican authorities seized 164,000 liters of fuel during a search of a property in Matamoros, Tamaulipas. The operation involved the Mexican Army, the Attorney General’s Office, state police, and Pemex personnel.

Investigators found three tractor-trailers, 47 tanker trucks, 12 motor pumps, a power generator, and five plastic tanks at the property. Authorities placed the building, fuel, and other seized items under official custody as investigations continue.

In another part of the municipality, Army personnel recovered four rifles, 38 magazines, and 130 rounds of ammunition. They also seized three tactical vests, six ballistic plates, and two vehicles.

Authorities transferred the weapons, vehicles, and equipment for further investigation to determine whether they may be connected to criminal activities.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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