for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". Commercial Success
Following the raid in El Marqués, the CICPC declared a significant portion of the case closed. Several other suspects were arrested in the following months, including the alleged mastermind, a man with a history of engineering and construction, and a police officer who provided inside information. Operacion Dragon
The method of entry was the stuff of heist movies. Rather than breaking through the front door or hacking the digital systems, the thieves took a subterranean approach. Using a construction project in a neighboring building as a cover, they spent months digging a sophisticated tunnel that stretched over 30 meters (nearly 100 feet). The tunnel was equipped with lighting, ventilation, and support beams—a feat of engineering that suggested the involvement of mining or construction experts. The method of entry was the stuff of heist movies