Mexican Anti-Drug Vehicle Crashes into Valley, Killing 4 Including US Embassy Personnel
Four anti-drug personnel died in a car accident on their way back after completing a large-scale drug bust in northern Mexico. Two of the four deceased were US Embassy personnel, who were "instructor-level personnel" involved in training missions as part of US-Mexico anti-drug cooperation. This tragedy highlights the risks faced by officials from both countries dedicated to anti-drug efforts.
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(Central News Agency, Mexico City, 19th, comprehensive foreign reports) Mexican prosecutors stated today that four anti-drug personnel died in a car accident on their way back after completing a large-scale drug bust in the northern region. Two of the four deceased were US Embassy personnel.
Agence France-Presse reported that State Prosecutor Cesar Jauregui pointed out that after a three-month investigation, law enforcement units raided six illegal drug manufacturing sites in Morelos, Chihuahua state, on the 17th and 18th of this month.
He stated that among the official convoy of five vehicles, the lead vehicle lost control while driving, veered off the road, and plunged into a valley, resulting in the deaths of the occupants.
Jauregui said that the two deceased Americans were "instructor-level personnel" responsible for training missions as part of US-Mexico anti-drug cooperation.
US Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson posted on social media platform X to mourn the victims, mentioning that the Mexican personnel who died in this accident were the Director of the Chihuahua State Investigation Bureau and a police officer.
Johnson stated: "As we honor them, we also affirm their dedication and efforts in addressing one of the most significant challenges of our time."
He also said: "This tragedy reminds the world of the risks faced by US and Mexican officials dedicated to protecting social security, and further strengthens our determination to continue their mission." (Compiler: Liu Wen-yu) 1150420
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(Central News Agency, Mexico City, 19th, comprehensive foreign reports) Mexican prosecutors stated today that four anti-drug personnel died in a car accident on their way back after completing a large-scale drug bust in the northern region. Two of the four deceased were US Embassy personnel.
Agence France-Presse reported that State Prosecutor Cesar Jauregui pointed out that after a three-month investigation, law enforcement units raided six illegal drug manufacturing sites in Morelos, Chihuahua state, on the 17th and 18th of this month.
He stated that among the official convoy of five vehicles, the lead vehicle lost control while driving, veered off the road, and plunged into a valley, resulting in the deaths of the occupants.
Jauregui said that the two deceased Americans were "instructor-level personnel" responsible for training missions as part of US-Mexico anti-drug cooperation.
US Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson posted on social media platform X to mourn the victims, mentioning that the Mexican personnel who died in this accident were the Director of the Chihuahua State Investigation Bureau and a police officer.
Johnson stated: "As we honor them, we also affirm their dedication and efforts in addressing one of the most significant challenges of our time."
He also said: "This tragedy reminds the world of the risks faced by US and Mexican officials dedicated to protecting social security, and further strengthens our determination to continue their mission." (Compiler: Liu Wen-yu) 1150420
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