Mexico’s military kills avocado-extortion ringleader ‘R5,’ one other in surprise shootout

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Mexican military forces killed Luis Enrique Barragán, aka 'El Güicho' or 'R5', a known avocado-extortion ringleader, and one other person during a surprise shootout in Tocumbo, Michoacán. The operation involved attacks returned by army and navy troops.

While carrying out an operation in Tocumbo, Michoacán, Mexican Army troops and a Navy plane came under attack and returned fire, killing Luis Enrique Barragán, known as "El Güicho" and "R5," and an unidentified victim. The post Mexico’s military kills avocado-extortion ringleader ‘R5,’ one other in surprise shootout appeared first on Mexico News Daily