News · 28 May 2026
US fuel trader faces cartel smuggling probe
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The illegal fuel trade is a significant income source for Mexican cartels, impacting ordinary people. Accused of fuel trafficking and connections to the CJNG criminal organization, Houston's Ikon Midstream is currently under investigation by Mexican and US authorities. US authorities raided Ikon Midstream's offices last month, scrutinising diesel exports on the tanker Torm Agnes.
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