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Mexican cartel among oilfield thieves in Permian Basin

  • October 20, 2025

Rising Crime in the Oil Patch Oilfield thefts are spreading across the Permian Basin, draining profits and endangering small producers from West Texas to southeast New Mexico. Investigators now estimate millions of dollars in losses tied to organized theft rings. The problem gained national attention after authorities arrested five men linked to a Mexican cartel, …

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