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Eight Detained as Mexico Seizes 250,000 Liters of Illicit Fuel in Veracruz Raid

The multi-agency action targeted a hazardous-waste firm that authorities say served as a front for stolen fuel.

Overview

  • Federal forces raided a site in Perote, Veracruz, detaining eight people and placing the seized evidence under federal custody on November 1.
  • The operation involved Semar, Sedena, the SSPC, the FGR, the National Guard and Pemex, according to official statements.
  • Authorities secured 12 tankers of various capacities, an immovable property, electronic devices and documentation tied to the alleged scheme.
  • Officials estimate the seizure represents an economic hit to organized crime of about 247 million pesos, roughly US$13 million.
  • The detainees were informed of their legal rights and turned over to the Public Ministry as prosecutors integrate the case within the broader anti-huachicol campaign.