Mexican officers destroyed 50 “monster vehicles” utilized by the cartel within the shootout.
The autos, also called “Frankenstein vehicles” as a result of they’ve been modified – akin to including turrets and armor plating – had been seized by safety forces.
They belong to a number of felony organizations, together with the Scorpions, a killer group working for the Gulf Cartel.
Video launched by Mexico’s federal prosecutor’s workplace confirmed a crane toppling the heavy truck earlier than it was crushed.
Some vehicles are painted in camouflage colours, whereas others bear cartel markings.
As a result of they’re troublesome to maneuver, these “monster vehicles” are most frequently deployed as a present of drive or when cartel members want to have interaction in gunfights.
Armorers employed by the cartel would add armor plates to the perimeters and typically a battering ram to the entrance.
Bolstered turrets that may hearth machine weapons are additionally a typical characteristic.
The vehicles’ selfmade armor has turn out to be extra subtle since they had been first found in 2010.
They’re notably fashionable with the Jalisco New Technology Cartel (CJNG) and the Gulf Cartel.
All 50 vehicles destroyed by the prosecutor’s workplace on Monday had been seized within the northeastern state of Tamaulipas, which borders Texas.
