Mexican troops kill 11 in clash with drug gang

Mexican army kills 11 in drug clash
AFP Mexican Troops clashed in the northern state of Tamaulipas with gunmen believed to belong to the "Los Zetas" Drug Cartel, killing 11 of them, the Defence Ministry said. The gunfight occurred on Wednesday night when a patrol responded to reports of armed men in the town of Nueva Ciudad Guerrero, the ministry said in a statement. It said the gunmen fired on the patrol, triggering the firefight. Advertisement: Story continues below "Eleven presumed aggressors died," the ministry said, addi...

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11 alleged gang members killed by Mexican troops
MEXICO City - A gunbattle between Mexican Soldiers and Drug Cartel gunmen near the border with Texas killed 11 alleged Gang Members and prompted the U.S. to reinforce security at international crossings, officials said Thursday. The Soldiers came under fire Wednesday afternoon when they were investigating a tip about the presence of armed men in the town of Nueva Ciudad Guerrero in Tamaulipas, the Mexican Defense Department said in a statement. Eleven of the gunmen were killed in the ensui...

11 alleged gang members killed by Mexican troops
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