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Two arrested in Ecatepec for high-end watch and vehicle theft; search for accomplices continues
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Two arrested in Ecatepec for high-end watch and vehicle theft; search for accomplices continues

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Mexican authorities arrested two individuals in Huehuetoca for their alleged involvement in a high-end watch and vehicle theft in Ecatepec.
  • The suspects are accused of intercepting two vehicles carrying luxury watches near the Felipe Ángeles International Airport on May 25.
  • Investigations are ongoing to apprehend other accomplices in the heist.

Mexican security forces have apprehended two men, identified as Carlos "N" and José Alberto "N", in connection with a significant robbery involving high-end watches and a vehicle. The incident occurred on May 25 in Ecatepec de Morelos, State of Mexico.

The arrests took place in the municipality of Huehuetoca, carried out by agents from the Secretariat of Citizen Security and Protection (SSPC), the Secretariat of Security, and the State Attorney General's Office (FGE) of the State of Mexico. According to preliminary investigations, the detained individuals allegedly participated in intercepting two vehicles.

These vehicles were reportedly transporting luxury watches and were targeted shortly after departing from the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA). Authorities are continuing their efforts to identify and apprehend any remaining individuals involved in the crime. The search for accomplices remains active.

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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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