Bolivian Police Intercept Truck with 6,000 Liters of Illegally Transported Diesel

Bolivian Police Seize Truck Carrying 6,000 Liters of Illegally Transported Diesel Fuel La Asunta, Bolivia – In a significant operation near the municipality of La Asunta, Bolivian police intercepted a truck carrying an estimated 6,000 liters of diesel fuel. The vehicle, a large dump truck, was discovered to be transporting the fuel without the proper documentation. According to Commander Javier Salgueiro of the Rural and Border Police, the occupants abandoned the truck upon noticing the police presence. "They abandoned the truck when they realized the police were there," stated Commander Salgueiro in an interview with BOLIVIA TV. "The truck, along with eight large containers of diesel, has been seized and transferred to the FELCC (Fuerza Especial de Lucha Contra el Crimen) for further investigation." The incident highlights ongoing challenges in combating illegal fuel trafficking in the region. The FELCC will now investigate the origin of the fuel and its intended destination. This successful police operation underscores the authorities' commitment to tackling fuel-related crime in Bolivia.