Gang snatches drug lord body
Wednesday 10 October 2012
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EmailThe body of Mexican drug baron was stolen from a funeral home hours after he was killed by marines, the navy said on Tuesday evening.
Heriberto Lazcano was killed in firefight with marines on Monday, but it appears police didn't realise it was the Zetas gang kingpin they'd shot.
An armed gang raided the funeral home, overpowering staff and forcing the owner to drive the getaway car, Coahuila state prosecutor Homero Ramos said.
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