Mexico arrests navy officer in fuel theft crackdown

Mexico’s government arrested a senior navy officer and 13 others connected to fuel theft networks operating between Mexico and the United States. The prosecutor announced plans for “many more” arrests of officials involved in the illegal fuel trade that has cost state oil company Pemex $3.8 billion over five years. The crackdown follows recent pressure from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during security discussions with Mexican officials. Security analysts say the arrests confirm suspicions that fuel theft networks require widespread government corruption and protection to operate successfully.

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