Posted on 04/21/2010 8:27:49 PM PDT by Bigtigermike
Reporting from Mexico City In a bold predawn attack, gunmen stormed a hotel Wednesday in the heart of the northern city of Monterrey and kidnapped at least three people, officials said.
Mexican media said up to 50 hooded gunmen arrived in a convoy and burst into the downtown Holiday Inn, seizing guests and employees.
Law enforcement officials, offering only scant details by late afternoon, said it was not immediately clear whether a fourth person was seized or how many gunmen took part in the 3 a.m. attack. Authorities offered no motive for the kidnappings, but the attack bore the hallmarks of Mexico's drug gang violence.
Monterrey's mayor, Fernando Larrazabal, said police had trouble reaching the scene because the attackers commandeered cars and used them to block surrounding streets. Larrazabal told a radio interviewer that the kidnappers had disappeared in less than 20 minutes.
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A little less talk and a lot more action. Talk will not accomplish anything.
Or rogue elements of the Mexican army, which is said to be complicit in the drug trade.
Have not been ‘full bore’ on Fox News this morning; but have not yet heard this reported. This was on Drudge quite early this morning. . .Anyone ‘seen’ this yet on news?
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