CHAR
JULY 7, 2025
THIS INFORMATION WAS POSTED BY EL OCCIDENTAL
The robbery occurred on July 4th, on a highway near Guadalajara.
Román Ortega
An organized crime group stole a shipment of 33 tons of gold and silver in the municipality of Acatlán de Juárez.
In a statement, the mining company Grupo Bacis reported that the robbery occurred on July 4th, on a highway near Guadalajara, as the trailer was heading to the Port of Manzanillo.
According to the company, the tractor-trailer with registration number 104 was intercepted by two white vehicles with tinted windows. Their occupants neutralized the security guards and subdued the driver, who was detained for at least an hour and a half.
“A group of organized criminals aboard two vehicles robbed a truck belonging to Fletes Durango S.A. de C.V., which was loaded with at least 33 tons of gold and silver concentrate belonging to Grupo Minero Bacis, bound for the port of Manzanillo.”
After being released, the victims notified the National Guard. The workers were unharmed, and the empty trailer was located shortly afterward. To date, there are no leads on the whereabouts of the merchandise. The State Attorney General’s Office reported that it has not received any complaints regarding the theft.