Tanker truck with over 27,000 liters of illegal fuel seized in Chihuahua; three arrested

Chihuahua authorities have seized a tanker truck containing more than 27,900 liters of illegally sourced fuel, commonly known as 'huachicol' in Mexico. The operation also resulted in the arrest of three men.

The incident occurred on Juan Pablo II Boulevard when state security patrol officers detected a strong smell of hydrocarbons emanating from a nearby tanker truck. Upon observing that the truck had a leak, officers moved to stop the vehicle to prevent a potential spill.

Once the truck was stopped, officers identified the three individuals on board: Mariano P. R., Hugo Edgar T. R., and Héctor Pablo G. R. When questioned, the men stated they were unaware of the fuel's origin and could not provide any documentation to prove its legal provenance. This led to their formal arrest.

The seized truck and the fuel were transported to Pemex facilities for chemical analysis. The detainees and the vehicle have been handed over to the Public Ministry to continue with the investigation.