A group of criminals caused panic among drivers traveling on the Atlixco highway in Puebla by carrying out a mass robbery during the night of Tuesday the 21st and the early hours of Wednesday the 22nd of January. The criminals threw stones to damage the tires of at least 12 drivers and then, armed, they robbed them of their belongings.
In response to this alarming event, local authorities, including the Secretary of Public Security of the Government of the State of Puebla, responded after receiving a report through the emergency number 911. Following the report, they deployed personnel to the scene to address the situation and provide assistance to the victims.
Upon arriving at the location, they found the victims who had been robbed by the criminals. Various drivers recounted the incident, mentioning that a group of four hooded men, armed with firearms, threatened and assaulted them before taking their cell phones and money. The authorities implemented an immediate operation to reinforce surveillance in the area and protect motorists.
The security measures included an increase in patrols and police presence in the affected section of the Atlixco highway. Despite these efforts, no information has been reported about the identity of the criminals or any arrests made so far. More details about the ongoing investigation and additional actions to ensure safety in the area affected by this mass robbery, which generated great concern among drivers, are expected to be provided in the coming hours.
