Mexican police capture terrifying 'narco tank' used by cartel in deadly drug war
dailystar.co.ukpolice have captured a homemade 'narco tank' used by one of the country's most powerful drug cartels as they battle for control of trafficking routes.The monster vehicle was seized by the Guardia Nacional in the municipality of Jamay, Jalisco on April 12 and also contained 2,000 rounds of ammunition.
It is thought that the tank was owned by the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG) who have control over trafficking routes in the state.
Images of the captured vehicle highlight the chilling extent of weaponry used in Mexico's drug war. It has been painted camouflage green, with a huge angled battering tool attached to the front and metal casing to protect its driver and passengers from gunfire.
According to Borderland Beat, the narco tank was discovered being transported inside a tractor trailer. As terrifying as they appear, narco tanks aren't thought to be very useful in drug cartel warfare.
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