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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Megan Janetsky

RARE PHOTOS: Mexico says it s cracking down on fuel theft and critics say it underscores the depth of the problem | Vintage Vibes

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Mexico's top prosecutor said Sunday the government planned to order the arrests of “many more” people — including potentially government officials — involved in fuel theft networks between Mexico and the United States.

On Saturday, the Mexican government announced the arrest of a senior Mexican navy officer, who is related to the former head of Mexico’s navy. He was arrested along with 13 others officials and businesses leader connected with a massive fuel seizure in northern Mexico.

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