CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico – Federal investigators have shut down illegal water wells near Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, in a major operation targeting water smuggling. The crackdown comes as the region faces extreme drought, with stolen water being sold at high prices—especially in low-income neighborhoods.
Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office (FGR) secured a federal judge’s approval to raid the site after evidence showed national water resources were being illegally exploited.
The case began on April 25, 2025, when Mexico’s National Water Commission (CONAGUA) reported suspected tampering with government seals and illegal use of federal property.
On Thursday, federal agents—backed by forensic teams, the Mexican Army, Navy, National Guard, and federal police—raided the suspected location in the Migriño community, Los Cabos.
What Was Found:
- Four illegal water sources: Two drilled wells and two traditional water wheels.
- Two water trucks used to transport stolen water.
- The property manager was arrested and handed over to federal prosecutors.
The Attorney General’s Office stressed that the investigation is ongoing to identify all involved parties. Water theft has become a profitable crime in Baja California Sur, where drought conditions have left many residents struggling to access clean water.
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