Google TranslateGround forces of the Mexican Navy and elements from Secretaria de Marino (SEMAR) conducted sweeps in areas of northern Saltillo, Coahuila Thursday morning, according to Mexican press reports.
Local police were dispatched to the Privadas La Torre district after receiving reports of gunfire only to realize combat operations by SEMAR were underway.
Before police arrived at the scene reports were received of a firefight lasting an hour in the Balcones de Morelos, district including the use of fragmentation grenades and antitank rocket fire.
Unofficial reports received during the two battles were that two people were hurt in the firefight, but nothing was determined if the wounded were civilian, friendly or criminal.
Two military helicopters were observed in area area in apparent support of Navy forces, which continued throughout the day in the San Patricio and San Agustin district and in areas near the intersection of Bulevar Carranza and Calle Pedro Figueroa.
Later reports were received of three suspects detained and the seizure of two armored vehicles, as well as munitions and other materiel.
The Coahuila Fiscalia General del Estado had not as of report time received any officials results of military operations carried out today.