4 killed trying to steal Zetas cartel boss' body

AP

MEXICO CITY Mexican marines have slain four gunmen who apparently were trying to steal the body of a Zetas cartel chieftain killed by the military a day before in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz.

The state government says the gunmen evidently wanted to take the body of Angel Enrique Uscanga, nicknamed "The Pokemon."

The gunmen shot at marines after they arrived late Friday at the building where authorities were keeping the bodies of Uscanga and four others who had died in a firefight with the military.

The marines shot back and killed the four armed men, said a government statement.

In October, Zetas cartel leader Heriberto Lazcano was shot by Mexican marines and his body was stolen from a funeral home 12 hours afterward.

[alimech42]

The Zetas are very active on the Texas/Mexico border. I would like to see them ALL taken out, not just the leaders! Before the Cartels took over, a pleasant day of shopping and dining were possible in many places. Even medical care and dental care were available, as well as vision tests and glasses. Now I wouldn't cross that bridge for anything!I am in dire need of dental work, but I live 400 miles from the Border now, and it's just not worth the risk!

For those of you who protest medical care in Mexico - my doctor was trained in the USA, and was chief of staff at the local hospital. I always received excellent care from him and my dentist as well. When I asked why my glasses took two weeks to be ready, I was told - Because they have to be sent to Michigan to be ground! There are also large numbers of American ex-pats living nicely in Mexico.

[askagain]

Good job Mexican Marines. Now there are 4 less scumbags in the world.

[TheDocD]

Good leave him there and maybe bring some more of the cartel out to take out.