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New kidnapping trend in Matamoros
Monday, June 12, 2006 Updated: 10:09 PM



"Express kidnapping" the new danger in border town.

MATAMOROS, Mexico - A new type of crime is popping up in this border city: express kidnapping.

The trend in this city across the Rio Grande from Brownsville is an individual is kidnapped for a short time, until the family shells out a few hundred dollars, and then released.

One victim who spoke with NEWSCHANNEL 5 on condition of anonymity detailed how he was kidnapped while driving home from his work flipping burgers at a local restaurant early in the morning.

He was held for three days. He was fed only once, and given only one glass of water the entire time.

Eventually he was released. His captors are still free.