Brutal assault at Sinaloa rehab: 9 dead amid cartel turmoil
In the state of Sinaloa, Mexico, a brutal attack occurred at a drug rehabilitation centre. Nine people were killed and five were injured. This is yet another act of violence in a region dominated by gangs.
What do you need to know?
- Where and when did the attack occur? On Monday morning, in the city of Culiacán, the capital of Sinaloa, armed assailants attacked a drug rehabilitation centre.
- How many people were affected? The attack resulted in nine fatalities and five injuries.
- What was the motive for the attack? Investigators have not provided an official motive, but the assailants were reportedly inquiring about members of a specific criminal group.
What are the details of the attack?
On Monday morning in Culiacán, armed criminals entered the addiction therapy centre. The attackers opened fire on people present in the facility, resulting in nine deaths and five injuries.
The governor of Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha Moya, reported that the attackers inquired about members of a specific criminal group before commencing the shooting.
Why is Sinaloa so dangerous?
Sinaloa is one of the most dangerous regions in Mexico, with high rates of violent crime.
The latest surge of violence is driven by power struggles between factions of the Sinaloa drug cartel, which have intensified following the arrest of one of the group's leaders in the United States.
