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In Sonora, Mexico, a violent clash resulted in the death of at least 12 suspected criminals during an attempt to rescue the son of a cartel hitman. The armed group targeted the detained son, Carlos Humberto, affiliated with a Sinaloa Cartel faction. Two security officials were injured but are in stable condition.     #Mexico #Mexicocartel #CartelViolence #Sonora #Mexiconews #ElChapo #Worldnews #Oneindia #OneindiaNews                 ~ED.101~PR.282~

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00:00 In a gripping and violent episode near Homo Selo, Sonora, Mexico, at least 12 suspected

00:12 criminals were killed and seven managed to escape during a thwarted attempt to rescue

00:17 the son of a cartel hitman.

00:20 The group, armed with assault weapons, targeted the detained son of Jesus Humberto Limón,

00:25 affiliated with a faction of the Sinaloa cartel led by the son of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán.

00:32 The detained individual, Carlos Humberto, faced charges related to crime against health.

00:37 The state attorney's office suspects the armed aimed to free him, initiating a deadly confrontation

00:42 with government agents.

00:44 The confrontation unfolded on a highway connecting Homo Selo to Bahía de Quino on the Pacific

00:49 coast.

00:50 Security forces successfully repelled the attack, resulting in the death of 12 assailants.

00:55 The suspected hitman's son was apprehended minutes before the incident, marking the catalyst

01:00 for the violent clash.

01:01 Although the exact nature of the crimes against health was not specified, it underscores the

01:05 involvement of criminal elements in the region.

01:09 Two security officials were also injured during the crossfire but are now reported to be in

01:12 stable condition.

01:14 The attackers were equipped with formidable arsenal, including AR-15 and AK-47, and they

01:19 wore bulletproof vests and had camouflage gear.

01:22 Additionally, six modern vans were also recovered, along with significant quantity of ammunition.

01:27 The brazeness of the armed group's attempt to free a detained cartel member underscores

01:32 the challenges faced by Mexican authorities in combating the organized crime.

01:36 The Sinaloa cartel was once led by infamous figure like "El Chapo" and it continues to

01:40 exert violence in many parts of Mexico even now, with factions vying for control and engaging

01:46 in violent conflicts.

01:48 The circumstances surrounding this spoiled rescue attempt highlight the complex dynamics

01:51 of law enforcement, cartel activities and the enduring battle for control in the region.

01:57 As Mexico prepares for a crucial court hearing on February 22, addressing the accountability

02:02 of gunmakers for armed trafficking to criminal organizations across the U.S. border, incidents

02:07 like these underscores the urgent need for effective strategies to tackle the root cause

02:12 of violence and criminality in the country.

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