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14 Killed in Clashes Between Police and Drug Dealers in Mexico

1 Dec 2019 07:45

Islam Times - Clashes between Mexican police and drug traffickers in the northern state of Coahuila have killed 14 people, including four policemen.

Governor Miguel Riquelme said four policemen were killed and six wounded, and 10 gang members were eliminated in the clash.

According to witnesses, the criminals arrived in a town in Coahuila state, with a population of 5,000, in seven vehicles and opened fire on government agencies.

As a result of a joint police-military operation, part of the armored vehicles from which the criminals opened fire were destroyed.

Images in the local media show large caliber ammunition seized during the operation.

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