They were dressed in black and carrying high-caliber weapons. They decided to meet again at the city's civic center at about 8 p.m. The California man, however, went to authorities. Real federal agents organized a stakeout at the meeting place and captured the suspects. Once in custody, the trio were found to be state agents. In Mexico, state police are in charge of investigating kidnappings, killings and other assaults.
Federal police handle sensitive crimes related to drugs and smuggling.