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Sinaloa: Mexican Army Seizes $1 Million, Six Vehicles, Three Pistols
Babelfish with a hat tip to Nota RojaElements of the Mexican Army seized more than $1 million in American cash, six vehicles, three pistols and a quantity of drugs in a series of raids at three residences in Culican, Sinaloa this week, according to Mexican news reports. Presumed elements of the Mexican 9th Military Zone conducted the drug raids. The first raid at a residence on calle Salvador Dalà in the Barcelona district yielded $28,500 in American cash, 20 kilograms of cocaine, eight fine watches, six jewels, and a 9mm pistol. Also seized were two Chevrolet sedans, a Ford Mustang, and a Dodge Ram pickup truck. A subsequent raid at another nearby safe house yielded $1.028 million American dollars and $80 in counterfeit American bills. Also seized were two Super .38 pistols, a Chevrolet pickup truck and a Chevrolet sedan, both outfitted with false spaces for smuggling. A third safe house was raided around the corner on calle Batllo yielded 10 kilograms of marijuana and 145 grams of amphetamine pills. Posted by: badanov 2010-06-19 |
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