Prison massacre kills 44: 19 February 2012

Prison massacre kills 44: 19 February 2012


Apodaca, Mexico (MX)
Widely reported as a prison riot at Apodaca Prison near Monterrey, this was a planned massacre of Gulf Cartel prisoners by members of the notorious Zeta gang. This was carried out by the Zetas in part to provide a window of opportunity for an escape by dozens of Zeta members during the ensuing confusion.
Widely reported as a prison riot at Apodaca Prison near Monterrey, this was a planned massacre of Gulf Cartel prisoners by members of the notorious Zeta gang. This was carried out by the Zetas in part to provide a window of opportunity for an escape by dozens of Zeta members during the ensuing confusion.
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By: daggerwell

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