Pemex facility in Papantla targeted in armed robbery

An armed group of hooded men carried out a violent robbery at the Pemex facility known as ‘Las Turbinas’ in the Emiliano Zapata community of Papantla, Veracruz. The incident occurred around 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 4.

During the attack, the assailants subdued and tied the hands of two workers. While the employees were restrained, the group searched the premises and stole a pickup truck, a motorcycle belonging to one of the employees, and various items owned by Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex).

Following the robbery, the workers managed to free themselves and sought assistance from local residents, who alerted the authorities. Elements of the State Police, the Mexican Army, and the Ministerial Police deployed an operation to locate the suspects. A pickup truck believed to be linked to the assault was later found abandoned on a dirt road in the Emiliano Zapata community. As of the latest reports, no arrests have been made, and investigations are ongoing to identify the perpetrators.