Background on the Incident
The Municipal Police and Traffic Department of Apaseo el Alto, Guanajuato, reported the detention of 11 members of the National Guard suspected of involvement in illegal fuel theft.
Location and Circumstances
The incident took place early Sunday morning on the Palmillas-Apaseo el Grande highway in the community of El Espejo, which belongs to Apaseo el Alto municipality.
The detention was carried out peacefully by local security forces without any injuries, following an anonymous citizen’s report around midnight.
“As a result of a citizen’s report around 00:30 hrs, the 11 individuals were located committing acts of illegal fuel extraction,” explained the security institution.
Seized Assets
After the incident, two National Guard patrol units, a fuel tanker, and a civilian vehicle were secured.
The security authority attributed the success to their strategic efforts in preventing illicit activities within their jurisdiction.
Legal Proceedings
The detained members and their assets were handed over to the Federal Attorney General’s office for further investigation and inquiries.
Defense from Federal Authorities
During a presentation to the Coordination Political Council, Omar García Harfuch, head of the Secretariat for Security and Citizen Protection, defended the National Guard as an institution.
He assured that the actions of these detained members would not tarnish the reputation of the 133,000 National Guard personnel working nationwide.
“The actions of 11 detained National Guard members will not affect the 133,000 dedicated individuals working daily across the country,” stated the federal official.
Additional Detentions
Earlier Arrests:
Earlier in the day, Omar García Harfuch, Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, announced the arrest of nine individuals for organized crime and fuel theft in Guanajuato.
Along with the arrests, authorities seized weapons, ammunition, four vehicles, 24 fuel tankers, 11 semi-trailers, seven tractor-trailers, and 27,000 liters of asphalt.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who was detained? Eleven members of the National Guard were apprehended for their suspected involvement in illegal fuel extraction.
- Where did the incident occur? The detention took place on the Palmillas-Apaseo el Grande highway in Apaseo el Alto, Guanajuato.
- What was seized during the operation? Two National Guard patrol units, a fuel tanker, and a civilian vehicle were confiscated.
- What is the status of the detainees? The detained members and seized assets were handed over to the Federal Attorney General’s office for further investigation.
- What additional arrests were made? Nine individuals were apprehended for organized crime and fuel theft in Guanajuato, along with the seizure of weapons, vehicles, and fuel.
