Mexico prison fights caused 14 deaths in custody

Northeastern Mexico near the U.S. border a prison gang fight occurred on the 6th event, at least 14 detainees died. The Government sent the army to maintain order.

Mexico's Tamaulipas state public safety department heads what 塞伊夫索韦 Long told AFP that before the armed conflict, many detainees were beaten and weapon attacks.

The Government sent troops to the Department prison, "the situation is now under control."

Law enforcement agencies investigating, is not clear right now the details of the case.

Tamaulipas is located in the US-Mexican border, and Brownsville, Texas City, not far. Law enforcement officers believe that the northern region of Mexico fight violent drug cartels in recent years, violence surge.

Durango Gomez Palacio July 3 murders occurred, 35 people were killed. Prosecutors suspect was released and ordered several detainees kill.

Mexican President Felipe Calderon in December 2006 to use military force to suppress the drug group has about 2.8 million people were killed in drug-related violence.