Authorities say "El Tanque" runs a massive fuel theft network and is linked to homicides, kidnappings and drug trafficking.
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Mexico makes push for fracking despite environmental concerns
Mexico arrests alleged cartel leader and fuel smuggler "The Tank"
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WorldPingFollowing months of consultations with energy experts, Mexico is preparing to tap its shale oil and gas reserves using one of the world's most controversial extraction techniques: fracking.
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