Arrest of National Guard members for protecting fuel theft operation in Mexico

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
11 members of Mexico’s National Guard were arrested for protecting a cartel fuel theft operation in Central Mexico. The U.S. government has highlighted fuel theft as a major revenue source for Mexican drug cartels.

Key Points

  • Fuel theft is a significant revenue source for Mexican drug cartels
  • The U.S. Department of the Treasury has warned about the connection between fuel theft and cartel income
  • The arrest took place in Guanajuato, a state known for fuel theft operations

Pros

  • Exposing corruption within Mexico’s National Guard
  • Highlighting the issue of fuel theft as a source of revenue for drug cartels

Cons

  • Potential ongoing issues with corruption within law enforcement agencies in Mexico
  • Impact on national security due to collusion with criminal organizations