Federal agents from the Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) seized three Bengal tigers, an ocelote, a lynx, and 32 equines during a raid in the community of Aquiles Serdán, Durango. The operation, executed by the Policía Federal Ministerial, also resulted in the confiscation of 14 various motor vehicles and trailers following a report of armed individuals at the site.
How the operation was conducted
The intervention followed a formal investigation by the Fiscalía Especializada de Control Regional (FECOR). After receiving the initial report from the Guardia Nacional, the agent of the Ministerio Público Federal secured a judicial order to enter the property. The subsequent raid allowed authorities to secure the site and take possession of the animals and vehicles for further legal processing.
Status of the seized animals and assets
The wildlife recovered from the property is currently under the care of the Instituto Municipal de Conservación de Vida Silvestre de Durango. Meanwhile, the 32 equines—which include horses, mares, ponies, colts, fillies, and a donkey—have been placed under the custody of the Policía Montada. The five cars, five motorcycles, four all-terrain vehicles, and two trailers remain at the disposal of authorities as the investigation into potential criminal responsibility proceeds.
What happens next in the investigation
The FGR has confirmed that the investigation remains active. As the legal process continues, authorities may work to identify the owners of the property and determine if any local or federal laws were violated regarding the possession of exotic species or the circumstances surrounding the reported armed presence. The evidence collected, including the vehicles and the animals, will be critical in establishing the scope of potential criminal liability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What animals were seized during the raid?
Authorities seized three Bengal tigers, an ocelote, a lynx, and 32 equines, including horses, mares, ponies, colts, fillies, and a donkey.
Who initiated the investigation?
The investigation began after an official report from a member of the Guardia Nacional who observed armed individuals and exotic fauna during surveillance in the Aquiles Serdán area.
Where are the animals currently being kept?
The exotic wildlife is held by the Instituto Municipal de Conservación de Vida Silvestre de Durango, while the equines are under the care of the Policía Montada.
How might the discovery of armed individuals alongside exotic fauna influence the ongoing legal proceedings?
