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**Massive Fuel Seizure in El Sauzal, Ensenada**
Authorities have confiscated nearly 8 million liters of hydrocarbons in El Sauzal, Ensenada, during a federal raid. This operation, conducted on March 26, is part of the National Security Strategy that emerged from extensive intelligence and investigative efforts to combat fuel theft.
The operation saw the involvement of the Army, the National Guard, and other law enforcement agencies. They intercepted a site after receiving civilian reports regarding the location, which was allegedly used for illegal fuel storage and management along the Rosarito-Ensenada Highway. Acting on this information, a search warrant was obtained, leading to a significant discovery.
The target location revealed:
– 100 fuel containers, each holding up to 72,800 liters.
– 46 tanker trailers with a capacity of 31,000 liters each.
– 19 different types of semi-trucks.
– 12 various capacity motor pumps.
– 2 office trailers.
– 1 cistern containing 4,000 liters of urea.
A total of 7,944,000 liters of hydrocarbons were seized, and the area is now secured under federal custody as the investigation continues.
### Additional Stories on Fuel Thefts:
**Clandestine PEMEX Tap Discovered in Ensenada**
In another crackdown against fuel theft in Ensenada, authorities have uncovered an illegal PEMEX connection on a leased property reportedly linked to a former senator. This discovery is part of broader governmental efforts to dismantle organized fuel theft networks across the region. The operation demonstrates the persistent challenge that Mexican authorities face in securing the nation’s fuel supply infrastructure amidst increasing theft incidents.
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