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Judi Lynn

(160,588 posts)
Thu Dec 9, 2021, 03:24 PM Dec 2021

CJNG launches drone attack on Michoacn town

Drones armed with C-4 explosives damaged buildings, but no casualties were reported
Published on Thursday, December 9, 2021



Cartel hitmen in the streets of Villa Victoria Cartel hitmen in the streets of Villa Victoria Tuesday night.


A cell of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel attacked a Michoacán town with drones carrying explosives, spreading terror through the community before the National Guard responded and drove the attackers out of town.

The incident occurred Tuesday night in Villa Victoria, the municipal seat of Chinicuila, west of Coalcomán and east of the state border with Colima.

Villa Victoria residents were awoken by gunshots and explosions as cartel hitmen moved into the town. The newspaper El Universal reported that some families fled while others hid in bedrooms and bathrooms.

A cell of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel attacked a Michoacán town with drones carrying explosives, spreading terror through the community before the National Guard responded and drove the attackers out of town.

Drones armed with C-4 explosives targeted homes, causing substantial damage to buildings in the area.

Security footage shows gunmen shooting at homes and kicking down doors. Residents said gang members entered homes and beat the inhabitants, but no deaths or serious injuries have been reported.



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https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/cjng-launches-drone-attack-on-michoacan-town/?utm_medium=webpush&utm_source=jeeng


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