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VERACRUZ, Mexico — The entire police force in the Gulf of Mexico coast city of Veracruz was dissolved Wednesday, and federal officials sent the Navy to patrol.
The Veracruz state government said the decision is part of an effort to root out police corruption and start from zero in the state’s largest city.
State spokeswoman Gina Dominguez said 800 police officers and 300 administrative employees were laid off. She said they can apply for jobs in a state police force but must meet stricter standards.
Veracruz is a common route for drugs and migrants coming from the south. The state saw a rise in crime this spring after a government offensive in neighboring Tamaulipas pushed drug criminals to Veracruz.
