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Marines Involved In Rescue Missions

November 16 2010

Mexico

Mexican marines said they have rescued 10 kidnap victims in northern Tamaulipas state, CNN reports.

The group of about 65 marines found five men, four women and a baby boy in the city of Altamira, the navy announced Monday.

After a hostage placed a cell phone call, the marines were able to triangulate their position, said officials.

Three Altamira police officers were arrested at the scene on suspicion of kidnapping, said navy officials.

Separately, 103 Central Americans...

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