Minor with arsenal detained in Veracruz mega-operation
It seems that someone in Veracruz decided to skip the whole ‘playing soldiers’ phase and went straight to the ‘Call of Duty: Narco Edition’ mode in real life. The authorities have just arrested a minor who, according to reports, was walking around with not one, not two, but SIX long weapons. Yes, you read that right. Six. At that age, it would be normal to worry about exams or teenage drama, not managing a portable arsenal.
The minor is accused of the alleged crime of illegally carrying firearms, for which he was placed at the disposal of judicial authorities.
The thing is, this teen with serious logistical problems was not alone on his illegal safari. His capture was just the tip of the iceberg—or should we say, the bullet in the magazine—of a series of operations that sound more like a script for the final season of Narcos than a regular press release.
The loot: From weapons to drugs and stolen vehicles
Imagine the scene: state, federal and even military forces (the army, for mortals) deployed across half of Veracruz. The list of municipalities where they performed is so long that it seems like the itinerary of a failed musical tour: Álamo, Tecolutla, Tempoal, Tuxpan, Poza Rica… and so on until Coatzacoalcos. The final balance is speechless: 28 people arrested and 9 stolen vehicles recovered.
But here comes the good (or the bad, depending on the lens through which you look). In the ‘illegal pharmacy on wheels’ section, 17 people were arrested for crimes against health. The seizure included:
- 145 doses and seven sachets of something similar to glass.
- 20 doses of dry herb with marijuana vibes.
- 9 doses with characteristics similar to cocaine.
And as if it were a combo purchase in a criminal store, there were also 4 people arrested just for carrying firearms. Because of course, why choose a single crime when you can combine?
Searches, inhibitors and surprise motorcycles
In support of searches by the Prosecutor’s Office, things became more technological. They seized more doses from three people (18 of glass and 3 of marijuana), but they also seized tactical equipment and a SIGNAL INHIBITOR. Because nothing says ‘I’m in something shady’ like carrying a device so that no one calls or tracks you.
The material loot is enough to set up a peculiar auction:
- 3 more long weapons, magazines and cartridges (in case the initial six were not enough).
- Flat tires (for dramatic escapes?).
- Cameras (crime influencer?).
- Cash (obviously).
- 5 motorcycles and 3 cars with no report of theft.
- And the best: 5 stolen motorcycles and 4 cars were recovered.
The cherry on the criminal cake: on a motorcycle without a report they found five doses of alleged cocaine and five of green grass. Three people fell due to this vehicle-narcotic combo. Because apparently, drug delivery on two wheels is still booming.
In Summary: A teenager with more guns than common sense unleashed (or was part of) a massive raid that exposed a well-stocked black market. All this while authorities scoured half the state as if it were an open video game map looking for secondary missions. Real life beats any fiction… or any new season on Netflix.
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