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U.S. Soldiers Are Disarmed, Held At Gunpoint By Mexican Troops In Texas
defensemaven.io/bluelivesmatter ^ | 4-20-2019 | Tom Gantert

Posted on 04/20/2019 7:20:22 PM PDT by UMCRevMom@aol.com

Clint, TX - Two U.S. soldiers were held at gunpoint and disarmed by Mexican troops on American soil on April 19.

CNN reported that five to six Mexican military personnel questioned the two U.S. soldiers who were conducting border support operations.

A U.S. Northern Command statement confirmed that the U.S. soldiers were "appropriately in US territory" during the encounter, according to CNN.

The Mexican soldiers not only pointed their weapons at the U.S. troops, but also removed a soldier’s sidearm and returned it to the unmarked U.S. Customs and Border Protection vehicle, U.S. military officials said.

CNN reported that the Mexican troops were armed with assault rifles. U.S. officials said the U.S. soldiers allowed the weapon to be taken in an effort to de-escalate the “potential volatile situation.”

"Throughout the incident, the US soldiers followed all established procedures and protocols," Northern Command said, according to CNN.

The encounter happened south of the border fence in the area but north of the Rio Grande, according to U.S. officials.

The river in that area has brush-filled and dried-out riverbed which makes it "very easy" for people to be confused as to what side of the border they are on.

One of the American soldiers spoke Spanish and explained the situation to the Mexican troops before the Mexican soldiers left in their unmarked pickup.

An inquiry by U.S. officials found that the Mexican military members thought the U.S. soldiers were in Mexico, according to the U.S. Northern Command.

"Though they were south of the border fence, US soldiers remained in US territory, north of the actual border," the statement said, according to CNN. The statement added that "after a brief discussion between the soldiers from the two nations, the Mexican military members departed the area."

President Donald Trump has ordered the military to support border security and the U.S. has 3,000 active duty troops and 2,000 National Guard troops in the southern border, CNN reported.


TOPICS: Breaking News; Front Page News; Government; Mexico; News/Current Events; US: Arizona; US: California; US: Florida; US: New Mexico; US: New York; US: Texas
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To: atc23

I dont know why you have a hard time believing this story. We act so limp wristed on the border it is ridiculous. I was told by another agent that at his last station the mexican military frequently crossed and the border patrols response was to leave the area.

Several years back we had national guard in our AOR working observation stations on new years eve. Across the border they were firing guns in the air at midnight, after hearing the gun shots the U.S. military responded by leaving the area.


61 posted on 04/20/2019 9:32:59 PM PDT by 98charlie
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To: Logical me
(Pats head).

Such a cute little troll.

62 posted on 04/20/2019 9:42:13 PM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change with out notice.)
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To: 98charlie

Border Patrol and military on the border are both told DO NOT HAVE AN INTERNATIONAL INCIDENT and it has been that way for decades. BP has actually detained Mexican military in US more than once and they are immediately returned to Mexico. Mexico has zero respect for the US...zero.


63 posted on 04/20/2019 9:47:32 PM PDT by Tammy8
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To: UMCRevMom@aol.com

Is it war yet?


64 posted on 04/20/2019 9:47:39 PM PDT by wastedyears (The left would kill every single one of us and our families if they knew they could get away with it)
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To: UMCRevMom@aol.com

Bkmk


65 posted on 04/20/2019 9:49:15 PM PDT by Mrs. Don-o (He is risen indeed!)
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To: dfwgator
"Ultimately were will have to occupy Mexico. Just a matter of when."

Endgame absolutely. The patsy in there is a beach ball waiting for a pin prick.

66 posted on 04/20/2019 9:51:21 PM PDT by StAnDeliver ("Mueller personally delivered US uranium to Russia.")
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To: arthurus

Because our military is not allowed to act against them. Don’t you think that puts them in a bad spot? Meeting fully armed military from another country and you are not allowed to do anything...because it may cause an international incident. Think about that.


67 posted on 04/20/2019 9:52:11 PM PDT by Tammy8
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To: UMCRevMom@aol.com

Those NG troops either, had no ammo, or the ammo they were issued was not locked n loaded in their weapons. Guarantee their ROE’s are so restrictive, that they’ll be punished for even thinking about loading their weapons. And somehow the mexicans missed the Rio Grande River when they crossed into the US? Probably a route recon for the cartels is a more likely story


68 posted on 04/20/2019 10:26:07 PM PDT by mikefive (RLTW/DOL)
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To: Tammy8
6 Mexicans dressed as cops kill Phoenix man
WorldNetDaily.com | June 25, 2008

Six men in police tactical clothing are suspected of shooting a man to death, firing more than 100 rounds into his Phoenix home in what some are calling a Mexican drug cartel hit.

(snip)

Former Rep. J.D. Hayworth, R-Ariz., said Tuesday on 550 KFYI-AM the he had acquired an internal memo identifying one of the suspects as a former member of the Mexican military, and he interviewed Mark Spencer of the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association. The men were said to be wielding two AR-15 assault weapons and wearing full body armor and black assault gear similar to uniforms worn by Phoenix police tactical teams.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2036636/posts

69 posted on 04/20/2019 10:38:40 PM PDT by donna (Congestion Pricing = The new gated community. Only elites allowed in the city.)
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To: UMCRevMom@aol.com

So, “established procedures and protocols” are to drop your weapons and surrender to foreigners who are invading your country? No freaking wonder this country is circling the drain.


70 posted on 04/20/2019 10:39:52 PM PDT by swjslj (Leftist pollsters LIE!)
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To: jz638
I wouldn’t give the guys a medal, but I wouldn’t court Marshall martial them either.

Regards,

71 posted on 04/20/2019 11:10:51 PM PDT by alexander_busek (Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.)
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To: UMCRevMom@aol.com

Another reason for me to hate Mexico and it’s people.


72 posted on 04/20/2019 11:17:22 PM PDT by jmacusa ("The more numerous the laws the more corrupt the government''.)
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To: atc23

Might be fake news but here is another!!!

https://www.newsweek.com/mexican-soldiers-question-disarm-two-us-army-troops-apparent-confusion-about-1401939


73 posted on 04/20/2019 11:28:13 PM PDT by tallyhoe
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To: UMCRevMom@aol.com; All

There is a very simple solution available. We already have the technology-just need the courage to employ it:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GATOR_mine_system


74 posted on 04/20/2019 11:33:28 PM PDT by snuffy smiff (Build the Wall and build it tall, then build a gallows and hang them ALL!)
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To: UMCRevMom@aol.com

Just an honest mistake by the Mexicans, I’m sure. After all, they have no history of crossing the border and burning an American town or killing Americans. Right??


75 posted on 04/20/2019 11:46:02 PM PDT by Midwesterner53
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To: UMCRevMom@aol.com

Not the first time the Mexican military has invaded our territory this century.


76 posted on 04/21/2019 12:21:37 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (Denounce DUAC - The Democrats Un-American Activists Committee)
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To: beethovenfan

True and there were US editorials supporting this worldview last month.


77 posted on 04/21/2019 12:24:20 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (Denounce DUAC - The Democrats Un-American Activists Committee)
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To: sheehan

This isn’t Mexican territory. Hop! This is Mexican territory, Pancho. Now what you gonna do about it? Hop! Note the distinction? Bear it in mind next time. ‘bye.


78 posted on 04/21/2019 12:37:38 AM PDT by Eleutheria5 (If you are not prepared to use forceto defend civilization, then be prepared to accept barbarism.)
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To: Brown Deer

FBI arrests leader of armed militia of ‘New Mexico residents, veterans and ex-cops’ who have been stopping migrants in New Mexico

FBI on Saturday said it had arrested Larry Hopkins, the leader of United Constitutional Patriots militia

Armed group has been stopping undocumented migrants after they cross the U.S.-Mexico border into New Mexico
Hopkins, 70, who also goes by the name of ‘Striker,’ was arrested for illegal possession of a weapon

New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas described Hopkins as a ‘dangerous felon who should not have weapons around children and families’

Arrest comes days after militia stopped a group of 300 migrants, who crossed the border into the US, and handed them to border officials

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6943867/US-arrests-rightwing-militia-member-said-detain-migrants.html


79 posted on 04/21/2019 12:40:19 AM PDT by LucyT (https://www.gofundme.com/TheTrumpWall)
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To: UMCRevMom@aol.com

Meanwhile in New Mexico:

F.B.I. Arrests Leader of Right-Wing Militia That Detained Migrants in New Mexico
NY Times ^ | Apr. 20, 2019 | Simon Romero
http://freerepublic.com/focus/news/3743489/posts?page=1


80 posted on 04/21/2019 12:41:39 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (Denounce DUAC - The Democrats Un-American Activists Committee)
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