Huachicol in Tamaulipas: More than 2 million liters of diesel seized in federal operation

In a federal operation against fuel theft in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas , Mexican authorities seized more than 2.5 million liters of diesel being transported in 25 tank trucks . This seizure represents one of the most significant blows to hydrocarbon trafficking so far this year.

According to official information, the seizure was carried out by the Ministry of National Defense (Sedena) , in collaboration with the National Guard and the Attorney General's Office (FGR) . The anomalies detected in the vehicles during an inspection were key to the operation and discovery of the illicit cargo.

This discovery follows another operation that occurred hours earlier in the same municipality, where authorities seized 575,000 liters of fuel being transported in five tank trucks . With both operations, the total amount seized exceeds 3 million liters , reflecting the magnitude of fuel trafficking in the border region .

Nuevo Laredo, due to its strategic location as a crossing point with the United States, has become a high-risk area for hydrocarbon smuggling . Criminal organizations have taken advantage of this position to establish trafficking routes, primarily for stolen diesel and gasoline .

Since 2019, the federal government has implemented a strategy to combat fuel theft , focusing on strengthening pipeline surveillance , regulating fuel transportation , and halting organized crime networks operating in the energy sector. These new seizures are part of that offensive and demonstrate that operations continue in critical areas of the country.

Authorities have reiterated that military and police presence will be maintained in strategic areas , especially in states with a high incidence of fuel theft , such as Veracruz, Guanajuato, Puebla, and Tamaulipas. Furthermore, collaboration between federal and state institutions has been key to achieving results like those seen in this operation.

Fuel theft and trafficking not only represents multi-million dollar losses for the Mexican government and companies in the sector, but also fuels illegal economies , strengthens criminal groups, and puts national energy security at risk.

At the local level, these crimes have generated corruption, violence, and protection networks , further complicating the work of security forces. The seizure of 2.5 million liters of diesel sends a message of zero tolerance and seeks to deter gangs involved in fuel theft.

The seizure of more than 3 million liters of diesel in Nuevo Laredo represents a step forward in the fight against hydrocarbon trafficking in Mexico , but also highlights the magnitude of the challenge facing authorities . As long as criminal groups maintain logistical capacity and networks of complicity, operations will remain essential.

The public expects these efforts to translate into improvements in local security, accountability, and justice , while the federal government is tasked with continuing to implement safe and sustainable energy policies in an environment marked by organized crime and impunity.