"The dismantling of a fuel smuggling network within the National Customs Agency of Mexico (ANAM), comprised of sailors, civil servants, and businessmen and active since at least 2024, has dominated the public agenda and called into question the civilian role of the Navy. Led by brothers Manuel Roberto and Fernando Farias Laguna, high-ranking military officers and relatives of Jose Rafael Ojeda Duran,"
"The latest developments regarding this criminal conspiracy are arrest warrants issued for more businessmen linked to the company Mefra Fletes, dedicated to the transportation and sale of fuel. The first blow to the plot, announced on Sunday, resulted in the arrest of 14 individuals. The investigation by the Attorney General's Office also includes a new arrest warrant for eight other individuals for their involvement in hydrocarbon smuggling from the United States, and for selling fuel stolen through the classic huachicol method of tapping Pemex pipelines."
A fuel smuggling network operating inside Mexico's National Customs Agency involved sailors, civil servants, businessmen, organized crime and military personnel. The network was led by brothers Manuel Roberto and Fernando Farias Laguna, relatives of former Navy Secretary Jose Rafael Ojeda Duran. Investigations produced an initial 14 arrests and additional arrest warrants for businessmen linked to Mefra Fletes, a company engaged in fuel transportation and sale. Authorities allege involvement in hydrocarbon smuggling from the United States and sales of fuel stolen from Pemex pipelines. Several military members, customs officials, and Mefra shareholders have been detained while U.S. authorities link some figures to organized crime.
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