Drug Cartels Flex Muscle In Southwest

[CrimsonWhite]

It is time to shut down the border and declare war on these fuckers.

CBS) It's a phone call few Americans will ever hear: "He's going to lose his finger, don't let him lose his life."

That's the terrifying sound of a kidnapper demanding money in exchange for the life of a loved one. It's to believe but calls like these come in virtually every single day in Phoenix, Ariz., which last year set up a special task force to battle back, CBS News chief investigative correspondent Armen Keteyian reports.

Lt. Lauri Burgett of the Phoenix Police Department's violent crimes bureau said: "the status of the problem is one that is going to explode across our country."

Just last weekend a mother and her 3-year-old daughter were kidnapped by Mexican meth dealers seeking money owed by the dad. She was eventually released unharmed.

So was another man, but only being tortured for three days by smugglers. His wife had to listen to his screams over the phone - as well as field a $100,000 demand for ransom.

"They tried to take out the eyes and the ears and the finger, also," she said.

In fact, law enforcement sources tell CBS News Phoenix has become ground zero for the explosion in the reported number of kidnappings and home invasions involving drug traffickers and criminals with connections to the Mexican drug cartels.

A CBS News investigation has discovered that as of last weekend, there have been 266 reported kidnappings and 300 home invasions this year alone. Sources say the real figures could run as much as three times higher because so many go unreported.

Drug Cartels Flex Muscle In Southwest, CBS Evening News: Explosion Of Kidnappings, Torture Connected To Mexican Drug Rings - CBS News

 

[dilloduck]

It is time to shut down the border and declare war on these fuckers.

One of the MANY things that need to be taken care of. Election is over folks--get back to work !

 

[elvis]

It is time to shut down the border and declare war on these fuckers.

I think every administration since 1970 has declared war on them.

 

[CrimsonWhite]

I think every administration since 1970 has declared war on them.

No I mean actual war. Kill these fuckers where they sleep.

 

[elvis]

No I mean actual war. Kill these fuckers where they sleep.

Oh you mean actually doing it, well.....the more money that is put into the "War on Drugs", the more the drug problem in America grows. I say legalise them.....

except for crystal meth.

 

[Mad Scientist]

Oh you mean actually doing it, well.....the more money that is put into the "War on Drugs", the more the drug problem in America grows. I say legalise them.....
except for crystal meth.

Uh, where do you think the current supply of meth is coming from?
Meth Production Moves to Mexico : NPR

Methamphetamine remains one of the most addictive drugs on U.S. streets. Successful law enforcement efforts have cut meth production in the United States, but that only means that most of the production has shifted to Mexican drug cartels.

Build the wall.

 

[elvis]

Uh, where do you think the current supply of meth is coming from?
Meth Production Moves to Mexico : NPR
Build the wall.

i would be in favor or legalising meth, but it is so unstable, one can be cooking it in an apartment and some four year old in another apartment upstairs can end up dead.

 

[dilloduck]

Uh, where do you think the current supply of meth is coming from?
Meth Production Moves to Mexico : NPR
Build the wall.

We have no one representing us with enough balls to take them on.

 

[elvis]

We have no one representing us with enough balls to take them on.

The wall will not happen. too much interference with commerce between the countries because of NAFTA>

 

[CrimsonWhite]

Oh you mean actually doing it, well.....the more money that is put into the "War on Drugs", the more the drug problem in America grows. I say legalise them.....

except for crystal meth.

Yep. Legalizing drugs is a great idea.

 

[dilloduck]

The wall will not happen. too much interference with commerce between the countries because of NAFTA>

Cartels play rough---Americans will demand they all be read their Miranda rights. hmm--Miranda--ironic ain't it ?

 

[elvis]

Yep. Legalizing drugs is a great idea.

the alternative? keep fighting a war on drugs that we can't win? continue to put people in prison for a "crime" that doesn't affect anyone but the individual? Alcohol is a drug. and a dangerous one. I say legalise them and keep them away from kids. It's easier for 18 year olds to get heroin than it is for them to get a cigarette. Why? because the cigarettes are legal and regulated.

 

[elvis]

Cartels play rough---Americans will demand they all be read their Miranda rights. hmm--Miranda--ironic ain't it ?

It's a losing battle that isn't worth fighting, in my opinion. We have an economic crisis and we're spending billions fighting this war on drugs that we know we can't win.

 

[dilloduck]

the alternative? keep fighting a war on drugs that we can't win? continue to put people in prison for a "crime" that doesn't affect anyone but the individual? Alcohol is a drug. and a dangerous one. I say legalise them and keep them away from kids. It's easier for 18 year olds to get heroin than it is for them to get a cigarette. Why? because the cigarettes are legal and regulated.

Try to convince the alcohol industry to legalize em and good luck.

 

[elvis]

Try to convince the alcohol industry to legalize em and good luck.

What? are they afraid of competition? the high without the hangover will threaten their revenue? I hadn't thought of that angle.

 

[Chris]

Bring the troops home and put them on the Mexican border.

I'm serious.

 

[DiveCon]

Bring the troops home and put them on the Mexican border.

I'm serious.

posse comitatus
you CANT

and you have been told this before

 

[Diuretic]

Legalise and regulate most drugs. If crystal meth users need their stuff let them get it on a prescription from official suppliers. If it's free to registered users then the bottom might, just might, fall out of the market. The "war on drugs" policy is an abysmal failure and you know what they say about the definition of stupidity, if something's not working and you keep on doing it, that's stupidity.

 

[B L Zeebub]

Legalise and regulate most drugs. If crystal meth users need their stuff let them get it on a prescription from official suppliers. If it's free to registered users then the bottom might, just might, fall out of the market. The "war on drugs" policy is an abysmal failure and you know what they say about the definition of stupidity, if something's not working and you keep on doing it, that's stupidity.

I concur

 

[elvis]

Legalise and regulate most drugs. If crystal meth users need their stuff let them get it on a prescription from official suppliers. If it's free to registered users then the bottom might, just might, fall out of the market. The "war on drugs" policy is an abysmal failure and you know what they say about the definition of stupidity, if something's not working and you keep on doing it, that's stupidity.

perfect.