# Mexican Authorities Seize 71,000 Liters of Fuel in Poncitlán Raid

Federal prosecutors and military forces in Jalisco seized over 71,000 liters of hydrocarbons during a raid in Poncitlán.

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The Federal Attorney General's Office (FGR) in Jalisco executed a search warrant at a property in the municipality of Poncitlán, Jalisco, where hydrocarbons were secured. [^1]

The Attorney General's Office (FGR) in Mexico seized more than 71,390 liters of fuel on September 1, 2026. [^2]

Authorities secured a cistern-type vehicle, a motorcycle, 10 containers of various sizes, two high-pressure hoses, and more than 71,390 liters of petroleum products during the raid. [^3]

Military personnel from the National Defense Secretariat (Defensa) observed fuel tanks emitting a strong odor while patrolling a dirt road on Cerro Chiquihuiltillo in Poncitlán. [^4]

National Guard elements detained Jonny 'N' and José 'N' on the Guadalajara-Tepic toll highway in El Arenal while they were driving two tractor-trailers containing unauthorized fuel. [^5]

The seized fuel was located at a property on Cerro Chiquihuiltillo in the municipality of Poncitlán. [^6]

The seizure was executed following a search warrant obtained by the Specialized Regional Control Unit of the FGR. [^7]

The operation took place in the early morning hours of 05:00 on September 1, 2026. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. The Federal Attorney General's Office (FGR) in Jalisco executed a search warrant at a property in the municipality of Poncitlán, Jalisco, where hydrocarbons were secured. (El Informador, News)
2. The Attorney General's Office (FGR) in Mexico seized more than 71,390 liters of fuel on September 1, 2026. (MURAL, News)
3. Authorities secured a cistern-type vehicle, a motorcycle, 10 containers of various sizes, two high-pressure hoses, and more than 71,390 liters of petroleum products during the raid. (El Informador, News)
4. Military personnel from the National Defense Secretariat (Defensa) observed fuel tanks emitting a strong odor while patrolling a dirt road on Cerro Chiquihuiltillo in Poncitlán. (El Informador, News)
5. National Guard elements detained Jonny 'N' and José 'N' on the Guadalajara-Tepic toll highway in El Arenal while they were driving two tractor-trailers containing unauthorized fuel. (El Informador, News)
6. The seized fuel was located at a property on Cerro Chiquihuiltillo in the municipality of Poncitlán. (MURAL, News)
7. The seizure was executed following a search warrant obtained by the Specialized Regional Control Unit of the FGR. (MURAL, News)
8. The operation took place in the early morning hours of 05:00 on September 1, 2026. (MURAL, News)

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