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Mexico seizes about 303,000 litres of suspected fuel in Nuevo León
Mexico’s Federal Attorney General’s Office seized about 303,000 litres of suspected fuel from a property in Montemorelos, in the state of Nuevo León.
The search was authorized by a federal judge as part of an investigation into possible crimes involving hydrocarbons, including suspected illegal fuel activity.
Authorities also took storage tanks, 229 portable containers, pumps and other industrial equipment from the site.
They found 50 sacks of white powder, but its composition has not yet been established.
No one was arrested during the operation.
Investigators are examining the seized substances and documents to establish where they came from and whether anyone is responsible.
Mexico’s Federal Attorney General’s Office seized about 303,000 litres of suspected hydrocarbons at a property in Montemorelos, Nuevo León.
The property is in the Las Puentes ejido, and the seizure followed a court-authorized search.
Authorities also seized tanks, containers, pumping equipment, vehicles and other machinery.
A white powder in 50 sacks was found, but its composition has not been determined.
No arrests were made, and the investigation into the substances and possible criminal responsibility is continuing.
- Who
- Mexico’s Federal Attorney General’s Office carried out the seizure.
- What
- Authorities seized about 303,000 litres of suspected hydrocarbons and equipment. No arrests were made.
- When
- Not stated
- Where
- A property in the Las Puentes ejido, Montemorelos, Nuevo León, Mexico.
- Why
- The property was searched as part of an investigation into possible crimes involving hydrocarbons.
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A district judge authorized a search warrant for the property.
Federal agents seized about 303,000 litres of suspected hydrocarbons and other items at the property.
Authorities said the investigation would continue to establish the substances’ origin and nature and possible criminal responsibility.
- Suspected hydrocarbons
- About 303,000 litres
- Location
- Las Puentes ejido, Montemorelos, Nuevo León
- Storage containers
- Six tanks, two frac tanks and 229 cubitanks
- Other equipment
- Four pumping units, a generator and a concrete mixer
- White powder
- 50 sacks; composition undetermined
- Arrests
- None