Mexican drug cartel apologises for kidnapping that left three people, including two Americans, dead
The cartel believed to be responsible for the armed kidnapping that left two American tourists and a Mexican woman dead has issued a public letter, apologising for their actions.
“The [Gulf Cartel] apologises to the society of Matamoros, the relatives of [the Mexican victim] and the affected American people and families.”
“The Gulf Cartel, Scorpion Group, strongly condemns the events of last Friday.”
It continues, adding, “For this reason, we decided to hand over those directly involved and responsible for the acts, who at all times acted under their own determination and indiscipline and against the rules in which the [Gulf Cartel] always operates.”
Investigators believe the letter is authentic.
The bodies of the two Americans killed in the kidnapping were delivered to U.S. diplomatic authorities on Thursday.
Two other tourists survived the ordeal.
In one of the photos posted online, five men can be seen lying face down and restrained on the pavement with their shirts pulled over their faces.
Uniformed authorities are also seen standing over them. #trending #featured
