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Saturday, March 16, 2013  Mexican federal police say they have seized more than nine tons of marijuana, 370 pounds of crystal meth and a large cache of weapons in Reynosa.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  A kidnapping victim has been freed and four men are behind bars after chase with federal police south of the border in Matamoros.

Thursday, July 12, 2012  Four alleged associates of the Gulf Cartel are behind bars following a shootout south of the border in Nuevo Leon.

Friday, January 13, 2012  Two men are behind bars after authorities found more than 132 pounds of crystal meth hidden inside a prickly pear cactus shipment.

Wednesday, October 05, 2011  Although official information remains limited, Tamaulipas residents have reported raids at casinos at several border cities.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011  Mexican authorities have reported the rescue of 51 immigrants who were heing held captive at a home in Reynosa.

Monday, April 04, 2011  Authorities temporarily asked area residents to avoid a central Reynosa neighborhood following reports of a shootout in the heart of the city.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010  Mexican authorities broke their silence regarding a shootout at a busy shopping center south of the border in Matamoros.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010  Close to 3,000 soldiers, marines and federal police are being sent to Ciuad Mier and neighboring cities.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010  Authorities asked residents to avoid a busy highway following reports of a rush-hour shootout near a federal police building in Reynosa.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010  Mexican authorities are reporting an attack on a federal police building in Reynosa.

Friday, December 11, 2009  A man who allegedly led cocaine smuggling operations for the Gulf Cartel and the Zetas is behind bars tonight.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009  A Reynosa claims federal agents assaulted him and poured acid on him.

Monday, March 09, 2009  Four Reynosa teenagers are fighting for their lives after being caught in the crossfire of a shootout between federal police and suspects in a chase.

Wednesday, March 04, 2009  Mexican media outlets are reporting that a chase a Monday night shootout between federal police and criminals ended with at least one arrest in Reynosa.