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Fears of violence creeping into Mexico City

War on drugs has largely stayed away from the capital, but now police are warning it could spread.
Last Modified: 05 Feb 2013 02:58

The war on drugs in Mexico has largely stayed away from its capital city. But now some police chiefs are warning the violence could spread.

On Sunday, 18 suspected members of La Familia cartel were arrested in connection to recent killings in Mexico City's suburbs.

Adam Raney reports.

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