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| 261 police officers dimissed in Nuevo Leon |
| 2011-10-04 |
| For a map click here. For a map of Nuevo Leon state, click here. For a map of Monterrey, click here A total of 261 municipal police agents were dismissed in Santa Catarina, Nuevo Leon, according to Mexican news accounts. El Universal reported Monday a press conference announcing the firings. The cause for dismissal is said to be loss of confidence. A total of 124 police officers were dismissed for taking time off during a military operation a week ago. In place of the dismissed officers, Mexican Army and marine units are patrolling the town. A total of 62 police agents and 42 traffic police agents are retained to provide security for the suburban of Monterrey. Mexican military units completed an arrest sweep of more than 157 police officers over last weekend, arresting police in Apodaca, Pescaderia and Minas. |
| Posted by:badanov |
| #1 I can't tell - dismissed for loss of confidence, or for too much competence? |
| Posted by: Glenmore 2011-10-04 07:35 |
