The search for the missing Americans is being aided by investigators from the FBI and its federal partners, as well as Mexican law enforcement agencies. Matamoros, where the Americans were last seen, is known for having rival factions of the Gulf drug cartel, and the violence in the area on Friday was severe enough for the U.S. Consulate to issue an alert. The city is situated on the U.S.-Mexico border, opposite the Texan city of Brownsville.
On Friday, the same day the Americans went missing, Tamaulipas state police reported that several people had been killed or injured but did not disclose the exact number of victims.
The FBI Offers $50,000 Reward in Matamoros Kidnapping
The FBI is now offering a reward of $50,000 for any information leading to the safe return of the missing Americans, as well as the capture of those responsible for their disappearance. The FBI, along with its federal partners and Mexican law enforcement agencies, is actively investigating the case.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to call FBI San Antonio Division at 210-225-6741. Tips can also be submitted online at https://tips.fbi.gov. These tips can be submitted anonymously.
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