AZMEX EXTRA 14-7-17

AZMEX EXTRA 14 JUL 2017

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Mexican troops seize mini-machine gun, assault rifles in Nuevo Laredo
By César Rodriguez,
LMTonline.com / Laredo Morning Times
Published 10:12 am, Friday, July 14, 2017

http://www.lmtonline.com/border-mexico/article/Mexican-troops-seize-mini-machine-gun-assault-11288912.php#photo-13209911

Mexican soldiers said they seized the weapons shown in this picture in Nuevo Laredo. Authorities also arrested five people in connection with the case.

Mexican soldiers said they seized the weapons shown in this picture in Nuevo Laredo. Authorities also arrested five people in connection with the case.
Mexican troops said they arrested five people and seized 11 firearms Wednesday in northwest Nuevo Laredo.
At about 5:30 a.m., Secretariat of the National Defense, or SEDENA, soldiers patrolling on Calle Zihuatanejo in Colonia Buena Vista came across a suspicious pickup truck.
Authorities said the occupants seemed nervous as soldiers were in the area.

An inspection of the pickup yielded nine AR-15s,
an M4 assault rifle, a mini-machine gun,
125 magazines and
6,900 rounds of ammo.

Soldiers said they also seized three pickups,
six grenades and
six bulletproof vests,
among other tactical equipment.
Troops did not identify the people detained.

Cartel activity continues in the Nuevo Laredo area. Last week, troops seized more than 90 assault rifles, 30,000 rounds of ammo and grenade launchers, among other tactical equipment.

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Also: Mexican army seizes arsenal of weapons in Nuevo Laredo
Over 90 assault rifles and 30,000 rounds of ammo discovered
By César Rodriguez, LMTonline.com /
Laredo Morning Times Published 11:11 pm, Saturday, July 8, 2017

http://www.lmtonline.com/local/crime/article/Mexican-army-seizes-arsenal-of-weapons-in-Nuevo-11275514.php

Mexico's army has seized more than 90 assault rifles, five grenade launchers and 30,000 rounds of ammo in northwest Nuevo Laredo, authorities said.
The Secretariat of the National Defense, known was SEDENA, said they seized the arsenal Friday in Colonia Toboganes.

"These results impact the organization and infrastructure of criminal groups that are members of organized crime. With their actions, they undermine the development and social peace for the Tamaulipecos," states a SEDENA news release.
Tamaulipas Gov. Francisco Javier García Cabeza de Vaca reacted to the news on Twitter, posting photos of the weaponry followed by a message to the soldiers.

"My appreciation to the SEDENA troops for the arsenal seizure in (Nuevo Laredo). (These are) actions to combat organized crime in (Tamaulipas)," he posted.
Gunmen
Early Friday, soldiers patrolling the area came across armed people near a home. Gunmen scattered as they noticed law enforcement presence.
Soldiers then inspected the home and discovered firearms, magazines, cartridges and military-type uniforms. Mexico's attorney general will take over the items seized. An investigation is underway.

Authorities seized the following:
78 AR-15s
13 AK-47s, or "Cuerno de Chivo"
Three .50-caliber Barretts
Four rifles
Five grenade launchers
13 grenades
One rocket for an RPG, an anti-tank weapon
30,000 rounds of various ammo
1,379 clips for AR-15s and AK-47s
20 military-type uniforms

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