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Story summary
- Mexico's federal attorney's office, Navy and Puebla police raided an illegal cryptocurrency mining farm in Tlaola, Puebla.
- The raid seized about 300 graphics processing units, a transformer, 80 medium-voltage terminals and eight satellite antennas.
- Authorities suspect the farm drew power from the nearby Necaxa hydroelectric dam, stealing electricity.
- Energy expert Samuel Leon said stolen electricity makes the operation’s main cost essentially zero.