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Major oil field theft busts continue in Permian Basin

State and federal authorities are continuing major enforcement actions against oil field theft in the Permian Basin.

Published Aug 31, 2026, 7:51 AM EDT | WFMZZ

State and federal authorities are continuing major busts targeting oil field theft across the Permian Basin. The enforcement actions cover areas of west Texas and southeastern New Mexico as officials pursue thefts in the region.