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| Authorities uncover mass grave in Vallecillo |
| 2011-10-21 |
| For a map, click here. For a map of Nuevo Leon, click here A Nuevo Leon state paramilitary unit has uncovered a narcococina in a northern municipality where Mexican security forces recently concluded a counternarcotics operation, according to Mexican news accounts. Elements of the Nuevo Leon Fuerza Civil found the area near the village of Los Leones about twelve 200 liter steel barrels with human remains inside. Authorities say criminals use barrels which contain corrosive liquid to "cook" their victims. The area also showed signs of excavations which may indicate unmarked graves. Additionally other skeletal remains were found scattered throughout the area as well as clothing. Los Leones is about 20 kilometers from Vallecillo. Vallecillo was the location where earlier in the week a series of gunfights between Mexican security forces and apparent members of Los Zetas yielded 22 dead gang members and three security elements. To read the Rantburg report on the Vallecillo counternarcotics operation click here |
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