Mexico arrests suspected cartel leader linked to fuel theft network

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 18:37 · Archive

Mexican authorities have arrested an alleged cartel leader known as 'El Tanque', who authorities say ran a massive fuel theft network. The suspect is linked to homicides, kidnappings and drug trafficking, and is said to have operated a multimillion-dollar fuel smuggling operation.

The arrest exposes stolen fuel as a major revenue source for one of Mexico's most powerful criminal organisations.

How it is being reported

• Mexican cartel operator allegedly ran multimillion-dollar fuel networkA cartel operator's arrest is exposing the role of stolen fuel as a major source of revenue for one of Mexico's most powerful criminal organizations.UPI · 7 Oct, 18:17
• Mexico arrests alleged cartel leader and fuel smuggler "The Tank"Authorities say "El Tanque" runs a massive fuel theft network and is linked to homicides, kidnappings and drug trafficking.CBS News · 6 Oct, 16:00

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