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Helicopter Gunships Used in Mexico Resort Battle

Sat, 12/21/2013 - 9:23pm

Helicopter Gunships Used in Mexico Resort Battle - AP via ABC

Two government helicopter gunships opened fire on 10 vehicles fleeing a luxury beach condo complex during this week's gun battle at the Gulf of California resort of Puerto Penasco, Mexican authorities said.

New details emerged about the raging gun battle that ensued after federal forces tried to capture a reputed top lieutenant of the Sinaloa drug cartel who was staying at a beachfront villa…

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Categories: El Centro