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13 cartel members killed in shootout with police in Mexico

In Sinaloa, Mexico, 13 cartel suspects were killed in a shootout; four arrested, nine hostages freed. Authorities seized weapons and vehicles.


13 cartel members killed in shootout with police in Mexico

On Monday, 13 suspects linked to a drug cartel were killed during a shootout with authorities in the Mexican state of Sinaloa, officials reported. Security Minister Omar Garcia Harfush stated on social media that following the exchange of fire in Guasave, located in the northwestern part of the state, four other suspects were arrested, and nine people kidnapped by the gang were released. He added that security personnel on patrol came under attack from armed men hiding under a bridge, prompting them to respond. Garcia Harfush also mentioned that security forces seized seven vehicles, heavy weapons, and tactical equipment after the shootout. The state of Sinaloa has been experiencing...