13 Killed in Shootout in Nuevo Laredo

Posted: Mar 2, 2012 6:57 AM
Updated: Mar 2, 2012 7:13 AM

NUEVO LAREDO, Tamaulipas, Mexico - Thirteen suspects are dead following a shootout in Nuevo Laredo. The shootout began Thursday. It involved members of the Mexican military and suspected cartel members. The firefight came to an end eight miles into the interior of Mexico.

Three members of the Mexican military were wounded. They were taken to the hospital and are all expected to recover.

Officers say they found an arsenal of weapons in the suspects' vehicles. Officers say they recovered 12 assault riffles, a grenade launcher and several ammunition magazines.

Soldiers say they also recovered a bag of white powder, believed to be cocaine.

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