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Mexico Seizes Over 109,000 Liters of Illicit Fuel in Tamaulipas
🇲🇽 Mexico /Crime & Justice

Mexico Seizes Over 109,000 Liters of Illicit Fuel in Tamaulipas

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mexican Army forces seized over 109,000 liters of illegally obtained fuel in Reynosa, Tamaulipas.
  • The operation followed a technical investigation and resulted in the discovery of storage tanks and equipment.
  • The seized fuel and materials were handed over to the Attorney General's Office for further investigation.

Mexican Army forces discovered and seized more than 109,000 liters of illegally obtained fuel, known as "huachicol," in Reynosa, Tamaulipas. The operation was conducted in a property following a technical investigation order.

During the raid, authorities also found 18 horizontal cylindrical tanks, three vertical storage tanks, and mobile storage tanks. Additionally, two tractor-trailers, two fuel tankers, 12 motor pumps, four surveillance cameras, and an antenna were confiscated.

This seizure is part of ongoing efforts to combat fuel theft in the region. The confiscated items have been placed at the disposal of the Attorney General's Office in Reynosa to continue with the relevant investigations and expert actions. The military emphasized that the operation adhered strictly to the rule of law and respected human rights, aiming to maintain public order and peace in Tamaulipas.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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