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Two Suspects Detained After 500,000 Pesos of Stolen Olympic Uniforms Recovered

The Ministerio Público has launched a receptación inquiry after police seized nearly 500,000 pesos worth of Olympic uniforms.

Fiscalía aprehende en flagrancia
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Caen 2 por robo de 900 uniformes de atletas al Comité Olímpico Mexicano

Overview

  • More than 900 official Olympic uniforms were reported missing before investigators spotted them advertised online.
  • Social media monitoring by the PDI led to coordinated raids in Venustiano Carranza and Iztapalapa.
  • Suspects Mario “N” and Pedro “N” were detained in flagrancia for possession of the stolen gear.
  • Police seized uniforms and accessories worth nearly 500,000 pesos, earmarked for upcoming international competitions.
  • The Ministerio Público has opened a formal receptación case while authorities press on to recover the remaining items.