### Major Fuel Bust in Ensenada: 2.1 Million Gallons of Pilfered Gasoline Seized
In an unprecedented operation, law enforcement agencies in Ensenada, Baja California, have confiscated nearly 2.1 million gallons of stolen gasoline. The crackdown, executed on March 27 and made public the following day, was initiated after a citizen reported suspicious activities at a location along the Rosarito-Ensenada highway near El Sauzal.
The operation was a collaborative effort between the Army, National Guard, Navy, Federal Attorney General’s Office, and Pemex security teams. Officials entered the premises with a search warrant and uncovered an illicit fuel storage setup featuring:
– 100 container boxes, each with a capacity of 19,250 gallons.
– 46 tanker trailers, each holding 8,200 gallons.
– 19 semi-trucks of various models.
– 12 fuel pumps with different capacities.
– 2 office trailers.
– A cistern containing 1,050 gallons of urea.
This sizeable cache is enough to fill over 120,000 average car fuel tanks. All vehicles, containers, and the gasoline are currently under federal custody as investigations proceed to trace the source and identify those involved. Local sources have suggested a link to former senator Gerardo Novelo Osuna, but this has yet to be confirmed by authorities.
This dramatic bust highlights the ongoing issue of fuel theft, or “huachicoleo,” which has caused significant economic loss in Mexico. This operation symbolizes a pivotal step forward in combating such illegal activities and restoring justice.
### Secondary Article: Mexico’s Battle Against Fuel Theft Sees Landmark Success
In related news, Mexico’s persistent struggle with fuel theft sees a significant breakthrough with the recent seizure in Ensenada. Fuel robbery has plagued the nation for years, leading to substantial financial detriments. Authorities across Mexico have intensified their efforts, developing sophisticated strategies to clamp down on these operations.
This recent seizure in Ensenada is one of the largest in recent memory and illustrates the effectiveness of cross-agency coordination. Experts suggest that continued and enhanced collaborative efforts are crucial in further diminishing the illegal fuel trade. As law enforcement closes in on criminal networks, there’s hope that this robust action will deter future thefts and secure Mexico’s fuel resources for lawful use.
Stay tuned for more updates as this investigation unfolds and as Mexico continues its fight against fuel theft.
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