Mexican government responding to a series of deadly attacks in 2011 . The number of federal police officers patrolling the state has more than tripled . Sudden increase in violence follows arrest ##ing of high - ranking drug cartel member . La Familia has resulted in the slayings of 12 federal police officers .
Mexican government responding to a spate of deadly attacks in Michoacan . The number of federal police officers patrolling the state has more than tripled . Sudden spike in violence follows arrest Saturday of high-ranking drug cartel member . La Familia Michoacana accused in the slayings of 12 federal police officers .