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Mexico, U.S.: Threats of Cross-Border Cartel Killings

Aug 26, 2008 | 23:34 GMT

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Summary

Mexican drug cartels reportedly have authorized their members to conduct targeted killings inside the United States. While cartels long have ordered killings in the United States, this report differs in that the killers reputedly will cross into the United States from Mexico. Likely cartel targets fall into three categories, assuming, that is, the cartels are in fact targeting anyone.

The El Paso Police Department reportedly has received credible information that Mexican drug cartels have authorized their members to conduct targeted killings in the United States....

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