Mexico’s Defense Ministry said two local policemen were killed in the shooting and the rest were members of two gangs.
Rival drug cartels staged a shootout in the Mexican state of Guerrero. Because of the shooting, 16 people died and seven others were injured. This was reported by Sky News.
In recent years, the state has become a battleground for drug cartels as they seek to expand their reach.
Mexico’s Defense Ministry said two local police officers were killed in the shootout, while the remaining 14 victims were believed to be members of criminal gangs.
According to the department, four local police officers and three other members of the Mexican National Guard were injured.
In total, Mexican law enforcement officials detained 11 people.
The events in the Mexican state come amid US pressure on Mexico to step up its fight against drug trafficking. Mexico is demanding that the United States do more to stop the supply of weapons to criminal groups across the common border.
Let’s remember that on September 5 in Munich, an unknown person opened fire in the city center. Law enforcement returned fire and injured the attacker. Subsequently, he died from his injuries.
Source: korrespondent
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