Guatemalan Authorities Seize "Narco Monster" Armored Pickup in Huehuetenango Raid

Huehuetenango, Guatemala – In a significant anti-narcotics operation conducted in La Democracia, Huehuetenango, Guatemalan authorities have seized a custom-armored pickup truck, which the Minister of Government described as a "narco monster." The vehicle was reportedly camouflaged to appear as a standard work truck. The operation, coordinated by the Public Ministry (MP) and the National Civil Police (PNC), also led to the discovery of illicit substances and fraudulent documents. Alongside the heavily modified vehicle, law enforcement officials found quantities of cocaine, fake identification documents, and Mexican license plates. The Minister of Government emphasized the importance of the seizure, highlighting the sophisticated nature of the vehicle used by criminal organizations. Authorities stated that the evidence collected during the raid would be crucial for the criminal prosecution of those responsible. The operation was part of an ongoing investigation targeting crimes related to robbery and the falsification of license plates.