Family Fuel Ring Busted in Santa Cruz: 25,000 Liters Seized

Santa Cruz Fuel Bust: Family Clan Apprehended in Illegal Fuel Ring Santa Cruz, Bolivia – In a significant blow to illegal fuel operations, Bolivian police recently arrested four members of a family clan accused of illegally storing and potentially trafficking large quantities of fuel. The operation, which took place in the northern integrated area of Santa Cruz, resulted in the seizure of approximately 20,000 to 25,000 liters of fuel, a tanker truck, two motorcycles, and a fuel pump. "Four individuals were apprehended for the illegal hoarding of fuel," stated Commander Rolando Rojas of the Bolivian Police, in an interview following the raid. He further explained that the suspects were found in possession of the fuel and equipment at a property in the Monte Cristo area. The suspects, identified as Marcos Rodriguez Jimenez, Marcos Antonio Rodriguez Moza, Yersi Moza Cazon, and Gualdo Moza Ruiz, are believed to have been purchasing fuel at subsidized prices and then storing it for later illegal sale or potential export. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the full extent of the illegal operation. The successful raid demonstrates the Bolivian police’s commitment to cracking down on fuel trafficking and maintaining stability in the energy sector. The large amount of fuel seized represents a significant disruption to the illegal network.