Decapitated bodies found

Police in Mexico say they have found nine decapitated bodies close to a highway in the southern state of Guerrero.



Local officials say the victims appear to be 8 soldiers and a policeman.



It is believed that the soldiers were abducted yesterday, as they left a nearby military base, close to the city of Chilpancingo.



Another three decapitated bodies were also found yesterday on the outskirts of the city.



Meanwhile, nine heads were found earlier in plastic bags close to a supermarket, reportedly with a note warning of more decapitations to follow.



Nearly 5,400 people have been murdered in drug-related violence this year.



Thousands of troops have been deployed across Mexico to tackle drug gangs.



However, Mexico\'s top prosecutor says the violence is likely to worsen in 2009 as drug gangs split and fight for turf.