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Showing posts with label Grupo Sombra. Show all posts
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Friday, January 5, 2018

Grupo Sombre of CdG giving out Xmas dinners in Veracruz

Translated by Otis B Fly-Wheel for Borderland Beat from a Proceso article

Subject Matter: Fuerzas Especials Grupo Sombra, Cartel del Golfo
Recommendation: No prior subject matter knowledge required

The Secretary of Public Security (SSP) and the State Attorney General informed that in the last few weeks they have captured various members of "Grupo Sombra", who are part of the Cartel del Golfo, a criminal group with a strong presence in zones of Huasteca de Veracruz, as well as Hidalgo, Tamaulipas and San Luis Potosi.


Reporter: Zoe Zavaleta
According to Police Chief, Jaime Tellez Marie, the detained were accused of various crimes such as kidnapping, extortions and homicides. Even though nothing specific was given in relation to the numbers of persons captured, and assures that they are in the custody of the corresponding authorities.