In a major operation, the FBI dismantled a fuel smuggling network operating on Texas soil, targeting the illicit trade of huachicol, or stolen fuel. The investigation, which had been ongoing for months, culminated in a series of raids and arrests aimed at disrupting the illegal flow of hydrocarbons between Mexico and the United States.
On April 17, federal agents conducted a high-profile raid at Arroyo Terminals, a company located in Rio Hondo, Texas, suspected of being a key player in the smuggling operation. Authorities seized 20 tanker trucks, luxury vehicles, and hundreds of millions of dollars in assets linked to the criminal enterprise. The tanker operators involved in the scheme were also arrested, marking a significant blow to the network.
The smuggling operation allegedly involved the illegal transportation of fuel stolen from Mexican pipelines, which was then refined and sold in the U.S. market. The FBI’s investigation revealed that the network had deep connections to organized crime, with funds being laundered through various businesses to conceal the illicit profits.
This crackdown highlights the growing cooperation between U.S. and Mexican authorities in combating fuel theft, a crime that has cost Mexico billions in lost revenue. The arrests and asset seizures send a strong message that law enforcement agencies are intensifying efforts to dismantle transnational criminal operations.
The case remains under investigation, with further legal proceedings expected in the coming weeks.
Source: POSTA
