Posted on 06/20/2008 10:09:12 AM PDT by SwinneySwitch
Cartel Targets Americans
At least one police officer named
EL PASO - The drug cartels are targeting Americans this morning. Police in El Paso say they received a list of 15 to 20 names, all of people living in New Mexico and Texas. The names include at least one police officer.
The drug cartels have made good on death threats on police in Mexico. Out of a hit list of 22 police officers in Ciudad Juarez, only one is still on the force. Seven of those officer were killed. The rest quit.
Local law enforcement is working with federal authorities to prevent the violence from spilling over to the U.S. side.
Newsmax version:
Mexican Cartel Hit List Targets Americans
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