"The six agents, wearing SWAT gear and carrying weapons..."
Do we really need to be told that cops carry guns? I hate this type of scare-tactic journalism. That being said, this article frightens me. I am sure there is more to it, but...
I think it is telling how Fish & Wildlife Agents, investigating possible paperwork mistakes related to shipments of orchids show up in SWAT gear.
It helps highlight the overblown sense of importance that these agents have - the need to show up and instil shear terror by those being charged with infractions!
I can understand SWAT gear when police are trying to protect the general public against an armed and dangerous criminal ....but I can hardly see ANY justification for anything more aggressive than a single agent, unarmed, knocking on the door of these “perps” and politely inquiring about various potential improper activites. Anything more serious should result in firing of all agents on excessive use of force!!!