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Federal Forces Dismantle Tonalá Cell That Hid Drugs in Heavy Machinery

The case has moved to federal prosecutors for charging decisions.

Overview

  • Coordinated raids by SEMAR, FGR, SSPC, SEDENA and the National Guard executed five search warrants at workshops in Tonalá, Jalisco.
  • Investigators say the group engineered high-precision compartments in heavy equipment to move narcotics through maritime routes.
  • Nine suspects, including one minor, were detained and informed of their rights before being placed in federal custody.
  • Seizures included about 508 kilograms of crystal meth, 2,854 kilograms of marijuana, 41 rounds of ammunition, one vehicle and three motorcycles.
  • Officials identified Jorge Antonio Huerta García, alias "Yorch," as the alleged operator, and estimate the losses to the network at roughly 140 million pesos.