Friday, March 29, 2013

Thousands of armed vigilantes takeover Mexican town, arrest police


'Community police' arrest former director of security in Tierra Colorado.

They allege he took part in killing of their leader, 28, for criminal cartel.

State prosecutors agree to investigate official's links to organised crime.

Vigilantes have been stopping traffic at checkpoints and searching homes.

Tourist injured after vigilantes opened fire because he failed to stop his car.

Takeover comes amid growing 'self defence' movement against cartels.

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