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Fugitive Mexican Narco-Governor’s Money Man Released after Arrest

MONTERREY, Nuevo Leon — State authorities authorities have arrested a man wanted by the U.S. Department of Justice for his role in laundering millions in cartel funds and bribes for a fugitive Tamaulipas governor. The arrest was part of a joint operation between Tamaulipas and Nuevo León. Hours after the arrest, federal authorities in Mexico released him claiming they did not have a warrant.

Nuevo Leon Police

Mexican Army Officers Caught Smuggling for Cartel

CIUDAD VICTORIA, Tamaulipas — Two active duty Mexican Army officers have been arrested after getting caught trying to smuggle a small arsenal of illegal weapons through a military highway checkpoint. The weapons were destined for members of the Los Zetas cartel in this city.

Military illegal arsenal

Carteles Mexicano Usan Cráneos Artesanales para Enviar Droga a Europa

MONTERREY, Nuevo León — Miles de artesanías mexicanas son enviadas a diferentes partes del mundo por sus extrañas formas y colores, pero esa oportunidad es aprovechada ahora por narcotraficantes mexicanos que ocultan cantidades de droga en cráneos de cuarzo o cerámica para evadir las aduanas nacionales e internacionales.

Drugs in Skull

Mexican Cartels Using Artisanal Skulls for Smuggling into UK

MONTERREY, Nuevo León — Thousands of art pieces are shipped out of Mexico each year to buyers worldwide who seek their unique designs and colors. This art niche is now being used by Mexican cartels to hide drug packages in quartz and ceramic skulls or other sculptures to avoid customs inspections.

Drugs in Skull

VIDEO: Mexican TV Truck Purportedly Runs Over Child in Gas Price Riots

MONTERREY, Nuevo León — A Mexican TV truck that had been covering the ongoing protests over recent spikes in gas prices apparently plowed into a line of protesters, running over a 10-year-old boy. Mexican authorities have not charged anyone in connection with the case; local news outlets have remained silent and the TV station has not released any statements about the incident.

Child Run Over in Protest

Honduran Double Murderer Could Be In Texas, Mexican Cops Say

MONTERREY, Nuevo Leon — Authorities in this border state continue searching for a migrant from Central America who is suspected of having stabbed two men to death before fleeing. One of the theories presented by authorities point to the man having escaped to Texas, while another argues the man returned home.

Nuevo Leon Murder scene

Mexican Cowboy Caught Hiding Cartel Cash in Boots

MONTERREY, Nuevo León — The arrival of cash from Texas into Mexico continues to avoid detection from authorities on both sides of the border. Mexican Federales patrolling the highways stopped a driver who had $75,000 hidden in the man’s cowboy boots.

Cash Smuggling Mexico

Captured Hitman: Cartels Forging New Ties in Drug War

MONTERREY, Nuevo Leon — While the government in this border state denies any alliances between drug cartels, the recently arrested leader of a hit squad confirmed ties with some members of the Los Zetas and Gulf Cartels in order to fight off their shared rivals.

Los Zetas

Mexican Border Prison Riot Kills, Injures Multiple Inmates

MONTERREY, Nuevo Leon — Violence sparked in the Topo Chico prison when inmates tied to the Los Zetas cartel began to fight for control inside again. The riot set off a large police deployment aimed at securing the compound that killed one inmate and left at least six others with serious injuries.

Prison Riot