Mexico Police Chief Quits
United Press International
MEXICO CITY —
Police Chief Ramon Mota Sanchez has resigned for “personal reasons” after more than three years at his post, the official news agency Notimex reported Tuesday. Mota Sanchez, a career military officer, had implemented an extensive program to clean up the ranks and end corruption. His predecessor, Arturo Durazo, is imprisoned on charges of extortion and illegal arms possession.
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