Posted on 08/24/2010 2:40:50 AM PDT by markomalley
HIDALGO, Mexico, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- At least 19 decaying bodies were found in abandoned mine shafts near Hidalgo, Mexico, police said Monday.
Police had made several arrests in connection with the slayings, which may have taken place a year ago or longer, Metro Mexico City reported. Those killed were believed to have been victims of the Los Zetas gang, the newspaper said.
Another newspaper, El Sol de Mexico, reported seven bodies had been recovered from two mine shafts in Pachuca and Mineral del Chico. While the bodies were in an advanced state of decomposition, it appeared the victims had been tortured and executed, El Sol said.
The newspaper a total of 12 people were in custody, including three municipal police officers.
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