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Three Arrested After Molotov Arson Torches Tijuana Car Lot

State prosecutors took over the case following C5‑led arrests of three suspects.

Overview

  • Firefighters confirmed the blaze was intentional after finding glass bottles filled with gasoline consistent with Molotov devices at the scene.
  • Municipal Police, guided by C5 surveillance, intercepted three men a few blocks from the lot as they traveled on a motorcycle and in a pickup.
  • Officers seized additional glass bottles and a gasoline container from the suspects’ backpack and vehicle, and turned the men over to the state prosecutor.
  • Several vehicles were damaged or destroyed; published counts vary, with reports ranging from five to seven affected units.
  • No civilian injuries were reported, and Red Cross paramedics attended the scene; the motive remains under investigation, with local media reporting but authorities not confirming a link to a funeral firm tied to the lot.