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Unveiling a Cross-Border Diesel Smuggling Operation
Introduction
Recent investigations have uncovered a complex and high-stakes smuggling scheme involving international criminal networks, midstream oil companies, and corrupt intermediaries. The operation primarily focused on evading Mexico’s import taxes through the strategic mislabeling of diesel as lubricants, facilitated by a consortium of cartel-linked groups and corporate entities based in Houston. This article delves into the details of this clandestine operation, highlighting its key players, methods, and economic impact.