Authorities arrested Juan “N” in Mexico City for the December 9, 2024 theft of 40 endangered casquito turtles—an important victory against Puerto Vallarta turtle trafficking.
Federal agents arrested Juan “N” in Mexico City for his alleged role in the December 2024 theft of 40 casquito turtles (Kinosternon vogti) from Puerto Vallarta. The capture follows a coordinated operation by the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa) and the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) under its Special Prosecutor’s Office for Organized Crime (FEMDO) and the Special Prosecutor’s Office for the Investigation of Trafficking in . . .
