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Three men arrested over suspected building work on protected land in Tláhuac
Three men were arrested over suspected unauthorized construction on conservation land in Tláhuac, in southeastern Mexico City.
The arrests took place on November 1 after local ejido authorities alerted police to construction work at Paraje Pozos.
Environmental officials confirmed work was under way when police arrived with staff from the city’s environment department.
The men, aged 26, 39 and 56, were taken to a prosecutor’s office, which will determine their legal status.
Prosecutors are investigating possible environmental offences, including occupation of conservation land and a change in its permitted use.
Conservation land makes up about 59% of Mexico City and helps protect water supplies, biodiversity and the local climate.
The investigation is continuing, with specialists in areas including environmental impact and architecture asked to assist.
Three men were arrested over suspected construction work on conservation land in Paraje Pozos, Tláhuac, Mexico City.
The arrests followed a report from local ejido authorities about construction activity.
Environmental officials confirmed that work was taking place at the reported site.
The men were taken to the environmental crimes prosecutor’s office, which will determine their legal status.
Mexico City’s prosecutor’s office opened an investigation into a possible environmental offense involving occupation of conservation land and a change in land use.
- Who
- Three men, aged 56, 39 and 26, were arrested.
- What
- They were arrested over suspected construction work on conservation land. Prosecutors are investigating a possible environmental offense.
- When
- November 1, 2026.
- Where
- Paraje Pozos, Tláhuac, Mexico City, at the intersection of Mar de la Fecundidad and Circo Arzaquel streets.
- Why
- Authorities said construction work was taking place on conservation land, potentially involving its occupation and a change in land use.
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Ejido authorities alerted police to suspected construction work on conservation land in Paraje Pozos.
Environmental officials confirmed construction activity at the site, and police arrested three men.
The men were taken to the environmental crimes prosecutor’s office, and prosecutors opened an investigation.
- Arrested
- Three men, aged 56, 39 and 26
- Site
- Paraje Pozos, Tláhuac, Mexico City
- Reported location
- Intersection of Mar de la Fecundidad and Circo Arzaquel streets
- Arrest date
- November 1, 2026
- Investigating agency
- Fiscalía de Investigación en Delitos Ambientales y en Materia de Protección Urbana (FIDAMPU)