Mexican police detain 5 in kidnapping ring in capital area that left pigs’ heads as threats

MEXICO CITY — Mexican federal police say they have captured five members of a kidnapping and extortion ring that operated in the Mexico City region and was known for leaving the heads of pigs outside homes and businesses as a warning.

A police statement Sunday says the "Pig's Heads" gang was toppled thanks to information gleaned from a gang member who was arrested in February.

Police arrested the other five members Friday, including gang leader Eduardo Sanchez Zuniga, nicknamed "El Bla Bla."

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Zachary A. Goldfarb 08 Aug, 2011


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