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The police also detained the driver, identified as Armando “N”, who claimed to have received instructions to take the vehicle without authorization.
Guillermo Cortes
Mexico City. -This Tuesday morning, an attempted assault on an armored van of the company’s securities Lock Transport was thwarted in the streets of the Iztacalco mayor’s office, Mexico City. The vehicle was leaving its operational base, located on Centeno Street, in the neighborhood Farms Mexicowhen two men tried to intercept him to seize the money he was transporting.
Thanks to the quick reaction of the custodians, the robo was avoided and one of the attackers was arrested at the scene. Witnesses reported that the confrontation was brief but intense, while the second suspect managed to escape, so the authorities are already carrying out a search operation and review of nearby security cameras.
Elements of the Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC-CDMX) responded after the report and transferred the detainee to the Iztacalco 2 Public Ministry agency, where an investigation folder was initiated to determine his legal situation and clarify the facts. Until now, no injuries reported.
In an unexpected turn, the police also detained the driver of the truck, identified as Armando “N”, who claimed to have received instructions to take the vehicle without authorization. The vehicle was insured and no missing money was reported. The Prosecutor’s Office is investigating whether there is a possible internal network that would have planned the robbery, reviewing recordings and interviews with employees.
Authorities maintain reinforced surveillance in the area to prevent future incidents and call on citizens to report any suspicious activity. Investigations continue to be developed to guarantee security in the transportation of securities in the capital.