Two police officers were shot to death in the embattled Mexican city of Celaya amid a wave of targeted attacks that authorities said Thursday were likely carried out by a drug cartel.

Four suspects were arrested and nine people kidnapped by the gang were freed following the clash in Sinaloa, officials said.

Story Highlights Four arrested in deaths of 12 federal officers last week in southwestern Mexico Suspects believed to have taken orders from boss of La Familia Michoacana cartel Report: Police say ...

MATAMOROS, Mexico — Osiel Cardenas was a cop with dreams. He was a lowly police communications specialist who wanted the fame and fortune won by other law enforcement officials in this city bordering ...