Mexican navy officer suspected for fuel trafficking arrested in Argentina

Mexican authorities ​said on Thursday that ‌Fernando Farias, a navy officer and alleged fuel trafficker, has been ​arrested in Argentina and ​faces extradition, Report informs via Reuters.

Security Minister Omar ⁠Garcia Harfuch said Farias, ​the suspected leader of ​a smuggling organization, was detained in Buenos Aires following a coordinated ​operation between the Mexican ​Navy, the Attorney General's Office, and ‌Argentine ⁠authorities.

Farias was wanted on an Interpol red notice for organized crime charges ​related ​to ⁠hydrocarbon trafficking. He was found in possession ​of a false Guatemalan ​passport ⁠at the time of his arrest, according to ⁠authorities.