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Detachments of the Mexican Army fought two gun battles with armed suspects killing 14 unidentified men total Wednesday and Friday according to Mexican news accounts.
- A Mexican Army joint detachment from Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas encountered armed suspects in Nueva Ciudad Guerrero Wednesday. The unit was conducting a routine patrol when it came under fire, and returned fire, killing four unidentified suspects. The unit also seized five rifles, 66 magazines, three grenades, a vehicle, radio communication, and other materiel. The unit involved is a new organization which couples security forces from neighboring Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas.
- A Mexican Army unit encountered an armed group in the town of El Moquetito in the Valle Hermoso municipality (county) Friday, killing 10 armed suspects. The army unit also seized 24 rifles, one pistol, two grenade launchers, 18 40mm grenades, two hand grenades, a rocket launcher, 327 magazines and three vehicles.
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