Posted on 05/12/2010 4:19:04 PM PDT by RGVTx
WESLACO - An internal memo from the Texas Department of Public Safety details a possible cartel threat
CHANNEL 5 NEWS obtain the memo. We haven't been able to confirm the threat, but we thought it was important to tell you about it.
The memo told officers to be more careful on and off the job. It states a flyer was found on a car in Brownsville on May 8. It was written in Spanish. According to the flyer, this weekend would be very violent, because two cartels will be doing battle.
The internal memo states, “The public should remain calm, be cautious, and most notably not wear dark colors.”
The flyer claims cartel members will be wearing dark or black to identify themselves.
Cartels often use banners and flyers as messages to the Mexican government, and other cartels. It’s also their way of gaining public support. But the violence doesn't always materialize.
In the internal DPS memo, officials tell officers the validity of the threat in the flyer is not verified. The agency is advising its officers about the threat as a precaution.
CHANNEL 5 NEWS wanted to know how seriously you should take this information, so we called the Department of Public Safety. A spokeswoman there tells us DPS doesn't discuss internal memos.
The Department of Homeland Security in Washington, D.C. and the governor's office in Austin referred us back to DPS.
CHANNEL 5 NEWS will keep working to find more information. We’ll bring you the very latest developments as soon as they’re available.
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Sources: Zetas Preparing for Assault on Reynosa
REYNOSA - Trusted CHANNEL 5 NEWS sources confirm a potentially dangerous situation is unfolding along the border.
According to multiple law enforcement agencies, the Zetas are preparing for an assault on the Reynosa area. The battle is supposed to begin this weekend. We’re told it will likely last longer.
CHANNEL 5 NEWS contacts at DPS and other law enforcement agencies have confirmed this information is “legitimate and very real.”
CHANNEL 5 NEWS sources are tracking reports of the zetas preparing for a counter-assault on the Reynosa area.
We’re told we’ll likely see a ratcheting up of us law enforcement up and down the valley preparing for the threat of spillover violence.
We’re also monitoring how much of a presence the Mexican military will have in the region this weekend.
CHANNEL 5 NEWS sources say it would be best for you to avoid traveling across the border into Mexico in the near future. It’s a warning echoed by the U.S. consulate and the U.S. State Department.
If you must go, be mindful of your surroundings and be on alert at all times.
KRGV is for Rio Grand Valley.
If I lived there, I’d be armed to the teeth.(But then, I am anyway.)
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Where is the National Guard??
Mexican Troops Raid Camp Belonging to Los Zetas Gang
http://www.laht.com/article.asp?ArticleId=356816&CategoryId=14091
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I guess there will be a few less weapons at the expected gang fight.
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We are armed, but not like this:
“In the camp, troops found three grenade-launchers, two 50-caliber machine guns, 60 grenades and 230 AR-15 assault rifles, as well as uniforms with Los Zetas insignia and 13 SUVs.”
No problemo.
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