A shootout between soldiers and marijuana smugglers has left six dead, four wounded and ten people behind bars.

The McAllen Monitor reported on its website that the shootout took place early Monday morning.

The newspaper reported the confrontation took place along the Avenida Pemex Oriente in the Colonia Puerta del Sol in the city's southwest side.

The Monitor reported that grenades and gunfire were used during the battle.

The newspaper reported that 10 people were arrested and a van filled with marijuana was seized.

The Monitor reported that three soldiers and three civilians were among the dead.

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