On Monday, Mexico and the United States authorities announced that they were searching for four Americans kidnapped in Mexico. They had been shot by armed men in northern Mexico and taken hostage immediately after crossing the border in Mexico.The US Embassy in Mexico further added that the four unknown Americans kidnapped in Mexico were in a white minivan having North Carolina license plates when they entered Matamoros on Friday. In order to arrest these armed men, the US embassy is asking the general public's assistance in identifying the kidnappers. Search Operation by Mexican and American
“Shortly after their car entered Mexico, the armed men opened fire on the Americans kidnapped in Mexico, herded them into another car and then drove away”, the officials from the US embassy in Mexico said.Due to the risk of kidnapping, the US State Department has cautioned Americans against visiting Tamaulipas. According to authorities, a Mexican citizen died during the incident while four Americans kidnapped in Mexico involved three men and one woman.According to the president of Mexico, the Americans kidnapped in Mexico visited the country to purchase medicine. “FBI and the general security officials of Mexico are collaborating to find the Americans kidnapped in Mexico”. “Additionally, the FBI is offering a reward of $50,000 for any information leading to the arrest of the kidnappers. I think a way out will be discovered very soon”, the US President said. Search Operation by Mexican and American
“Our hearts are with the families of Americans kidnapped in Mexico and we are willing to provide whatever help that may be necessary to search out for these armed men. We'll keep working with Mexico to coordinate efforts and help them to arrest those involved”, the US spokesperson further commented. For more updates keep visiting our website www.topstoriesworld.com where we provide unbiased, true, and top stories of the world.