Overview

• The 23 improvised armored vehicles were linked to 21 investigation files from prior federal security operations in the state.
• The destruction was executed by the FGR’s Regional Control unit (FECOR) under the supervision of federal prosecutors, official experts and the internal control office.
• The vehicles had been seized in actions coordinated through the federal Security Cabinet via the Defense Ministry, with collaboration from the State Guard.
• The FGR released photos and brief video clips documenting the procedure on its official social media accounts.
• Journalistic accounts describe these ‘monstruos’ as modified pickups with heavy steel plating and mounted weapons, which have been used in past attacks on military convoys in Tamaulipas.