Gunmen attack police in Nuevo Leon, but the latter ‘outwit’ them

A group of gunmen opened fire against Government forces in one road of New Leonbut the law enforcement officers reacted effectively, apprehending to three alleged attackersone of them woundedthis Sunday afternoon.

The events occurred on the free highway to Reynosa, at kilometer 25, between the Santa Anita and Palmanova neighborhoods, municipality of Cadereyta Jimenezand heading towards the municipality of Juárez, details the media outlet Testigo Digital.

It is detailed that armed menwho were aboard a car apparently Ford Focus grey in colour, they opened fire against Municipal Police officers of Cadereyta Jimenez.

The police reacted and repelled the attack, injuring one of the attackers and arresting three in total.

No police injuries were reported.

The road was completely closed to traffic while experts and investigators from the state prosecutor’s office processed the scene. Several shell casings were left scattered on the road.

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