Apparent cartel siege on town near Texas border leaves 20 dead – CBS News

A Mexican border governor said Monday the death toll from a weekend battle between drug cartel members and security forces has risen to 22. Coahuila Governor Miguel Riquelme said two additional gunmen died overnight. He did not say whether they had died of injuries from Saturday’s gunbattle or in subsequent operations.

Police and soldiers have been sweeping the area around Villa Union for those involved. Riquelme told Radio Formula Monday that all hostages have been rescued.

Riquelme said 16 gunmen and four police officers were killed. He said two civilians also were slain by gunmen after being abducted.