Successful operation by 1,000 light infantry in Poza Rica, Vera Cruz. It should be pointed out that when the soldiers conclude their operations in a given locale the people there normally exhort, beg, beseech, and whatever else to try to keep the military presence in their community. This particular action was extended because certain prisoners were turned over to civilian prosecutors for "interrogation" and the Army stayed behind to guarantee security during the "questioning process". The overall action was directed at "organized criminal elements" who were collecting shake-down money from long-distance truck drivers and local bus-drivers....They were not so tough when encountering the Army. Score: criminal elements - 6 dead, 8 wounded, 12 detained and arrested Army: 0 dead, 1 slightly wounded.
