2 Cubans arrested in decapitations
From Times Wire Reports
Two Cubans are being held for alleged involvement in the beheadings of a dozen men in the Yucatan peninsula.
The man and woman were arrested on a beach in Cancun. Mexican police also raided a house, seizing an assault rifle, a grenade and ammunition. Police acted after questioning three Mexicans.
The 12 decapitated bodies were found Aug. 28 outside Merida. Investigators say the three suspects are with a group of hit men known as the Zetas.
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