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One member of the National Guard was killed and another injured following an armed attack by hitmen from the Northeast Cartel in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, near the Nuevo León state line. State security authorities reported that the attack occurred around 11:30 am at kilometer 26 of the Nuevo Laredo – Monterrey highway in the state of Tamaulipas.
After the aggression, the criminals fled towards the highway and crossed into Nuevo Leon. The authorities decided to close the Nuevo Laredo – Monterrey highway to avoid another serious situation. This resulted in a long line of transport and passenger vehicles. They also ordered the closing of the section that leads to one of the international bridges to the city.
Videos that spread on social networks show how National Guard troops at the Garrita Vieja checkpoint shot at the crew members of a vehicle during the clashes they experienced. Nuevo Laredo is the stronghold of the Northeast Cartel, a highly violent organization.
Grillonautas 2 Checkpoint 26 aka Garrita Vieja Nuevo Laredo Street View