Mexico: Murder of 2 Israelis linked to money laundering, drug cartels

Mexican officials say the shooting death of two Israelis at an upscale shopping mall in Mexico City is likely linked to drug cartels and money laundering.

"There are links to Mexican criminal organizations, mainly (for) money laundering," says Public Safety Secretary Alfonso Durazo.

Mexico's top police official won't say which cartel may have been involved in the brazen assault, which included a diversionary attack with an assault rifle against police outside the mall.

Local media reported the gunmen may have worked for the notorious Jalisco cartel, but officials refused to confirm that.