Mexican army kills dozens of drug suspects
guardian.co.uk
Soldiers killed 25 suspected drug cartel members yesterday in a raid in a Mexican state near the US border that has seen a surge in gang violence, the military said.
Mexico's defense department said soldiers on a reconnaissance flight over Ciudad Mier in Tamaulipas state saw several gunmen in front of a property. When troops on the ground moved in, gunmen opened fire, starting a gun battle that killed 25 suspected cartel members, according to the military.
The statement said two soldiers were injured and authorities had rescued three people believed to be kidnap victims. Troops seized 25 rifles, four grenades, 4,200 rounds of ammunition and 23 vehicles.
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