Tigers, jaguars, bison among 135 exotic and endangered animals found in raid on fuel smugglers near U.S. border

TL;DR

Over 130 exotic animals, including tigers, lions, hyenas, a camel, jaguars, and buffalo, were rescued.
Thirty-five of the animals are classified as endangered species.
The animals were found at a ranch during raids on a fuel smuggling ring in Tamaulipas, Mexico.
The operation also seized 18,000 gallons of diesel, fuel tanks, pumps, firearms, and tools.
One person was arrested in connection with the fuel smuggling.
Fuel theft (*huachicol*) is a significant revenue stream for Mexican cartels, according to the U.S. Treasury.
U.S. authorities have taken measures, including sanctions, against individuals and companies involved in cartel-linked fuel theft.

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