The National Civil Police reported this April 17 on the recovery of a truck valued at almost Q500 thousand in Chimaltenango, in addition to the capture of an alleged truck stealer.
According to the report that the Police shared on social networks, it all began with a citizen complaint that warned about the theft of a truck at kilometer 58 of the Chimaltenango Bypass.
The police managed to stop the truck after Carry out a chase at kilometer 61.5 of the Inter-American route.
The captured person, according to the PNC, was identified as Manuel “N”, 27 years old, with the alias “Shaggy.”
Regarding the truck, the PNC He stated that it is a Hino brand vehicle, valued at almost Q500 thousand.
Finally, the authorities point out that the detainee is an alleged member of a criminal structure dedicated to theft of trucks or vans.
Caps and vests
This same Friday, the PNC carried out a series of raids in zone 16 and other areas of the capital, in follow-up to several recorded armed attacks.
According to its publication on social networks, the PNC reported that the raids, carried out in the San Gaspar I neighborhoods, San Gaspar II and Santa Rosita, were carried out by DEIC investigators and prosecutors.
Among the findings confirmed by authorities There are firearms, caps and vests with insignia similar to those of the PNC.
In addition, the authorities located two minors, who were immediately secured, while investigations continue.