Seized Mexican cartel 'monster trucks' destroyed
2 days ago
Vanessa Buschschlüter
BBC News
Some of the monster trucks boast battering rams
Officials in Mexico have destroyed 50 "monster trucks" used by cartels in their gun battles.
The vehicles, which are also referred to as "Frankenstein trucks" because of the modifications made to them - such as adding gun turrets and armoured plates - were seized by the security forces.
They belonged to a number of criminal organisation, including The Scorpions, a group of hitmen working for the Gulf Cartel.
Footage released by Mexico's federal prosecutor's office showed a crane toppling the heavy trucks before they were crushed.
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At least the cartels had a real use for them, unlike the giant trucks rolling around America.
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