Over 19,000 Liters of Hydrocarbons Seized in Tabasco; 12 People Detained

Authorities in Tabasco, Mexico, have seized more than 19,000 liters of hydrocarbons and detained 12 individuals as part of a significant operation targeting illegal activities. The Gabinete de Seguridad de Tabasco reported the successful operation, which also led to the recovery of firearms, vehicles, and drugs. These actions took place across five municipalities within the state: Centro, Huimanguillo, Cárdenas, Tacotalpa, and Cunduacán.

The operation, carried out by the Fuerza Interinstitucional de Reacción Táctica (FIRT) Olmeca, specifically targeted the illegal handling and transport of fuel. One of the key results was the seizure of 19,200 liters of hydrocarbons, along with a tractor-trailer and a tanker truck believed to be involved in these illicit activities. This seizure directly impacts the operational capabilities of groups involved in generating violence and illegal fuel trafficking.

In addition to the hydrocarbon seizure, the security forces confiscated three firearms, three magazines, 55 rounds of ammunition, 253 doses of various drugs, four vehicles, and two motorcycles. These measures are part of a broader strategy to dismantle criminal organizations and reduce violence in the region. The authorities also conducted preventive patrols in various neighborhoods, commercial centers, and public transport stops in the municipality of Centro, inspecting 154 vehicles, 176 motorcycles, and 330 individuals.

Furthermore, focused security actions in the municipality of Jalpa de Méndez between April 16 and May 31, 2026, resulted in the arrest of 28 people caught in the act of committing various crimes. During these operations, 99 vehicles, including 28 cars, 70 motorcycles, and one ATV, were seized, along with 433 doses of drugs and four firearms. These ongoing efforts underscore the state's commitment to combating organized crime and ensuring public safety.