Gun fight between police and gang members hits mall
Innocent civilians in a Mexican shopping centre have come under fire as suspected gang members threatened to cause havoc to the building and the people in it.
The shooting at the Plaza Sendero shopping complex in Cabo San Lucas erupted when members of the Mexican police discovered there were two armed men in the car park on Saturday (October 29th).
Hundreds of shoppers were inside the centre, which is a popular destination for both Mexicans and foreigners, when the police began a gun battle with the men suspected of the crime.
The men were said to be affiliated with drug cartel gangs active in regions of Mexico and were arrested by the officials at the scene.
Soldiers were called into the centre to help get civilians out to safety after they had to remain in the complex during the shoot-out.
Reports showed that damage to the shopping areas occurred but no one was injured.
Mexican drug cartels now dominate the wholesale of the illicit drug market in the United States. Violence amongst rival gangs is prevalent as they fight to gain main control of imports and exports and trafficking routes.
