Armed Venezuelan Gangs Steal Oil, Copper Wire, Assault Workers at Texas Oil Field
Armed Venezuelan gang memebers are stealing oil, copper wire, diesel fuel and catalyst elements from Texas oil fields in West Texas, according to a memo issued to employees.
According to the memo obtained by LibsofTikTok, a Texas-based oil company issued a memo to employees warning them about security concerns from violent migrant gangs.
Venezuelan gang members are using vehicles to run workers and witnesses off the road as they steal oil and diesel fuel.
Per the memo:
Industry peers and law enforcement in West Texas (WTX) are aware of a recent increase in organized criminal activity inclusive of violent crimes, gang activity and oil field thefts in and around WTX operational areas. Specifically,
