16 minutes agoMexican army kills 12 suspected members of drug gangs
Periskopi(6 years ago)
(6 years ago)Mexican soldiers have killed 12 suspected members of the drug gangs, who were dressed in military clothing. The armed clash occurred in the border town of Nuevo Laredo. Officials say several armed and military - dressed men have attacked Regiment's soldiers 16 in a neighborhood [...]
Officials said several armed and military - dressed people have attacked Regiment's 16 soldiers in a neighborhood near the city's airport. The army confiscated 15 AR-15 weapons, an AK-47 and two Barret-type snipers, writes “Reuters”.
In images published by local media, the lifeless bodies loaded in a truck and others lying on blood - laden streets are seen.
Another person was found dead later on Friday. Officials said his death is linked to the clash that occurred in the morning hours.
According to local media, people killed are believed to be members of the Northeast Cartel, a regional gang that remains of the former group Zetas.
The army has not indicated whether any of its members were injured or killed during these fighting.
The murders in Mexico marked a new record last year and it seems that this record will change again this year.
