AZMEX SPECIAL 29-1-16

AZMEX SPECIAL 29 JAN 2016



Posted: Jan 29, 2016 9:29 AM MSTs
Updated: Jan 29, 2016 9:29 AM MST
N4T Investigators: Cross-border operation
Written By Michel Marizco

http://www.kvoa.com/story/31091114/n4t-investigators-cross-border-operation

LUKEVILLE, Ariz.- The News 4 Tucson Investigators are in Mexico awaiting further information about a cross-border operation involving U.S. and Mexico law-enforcement.

At 7 a.m., Mexican Federal Police Blackhawk helicopters launched from Arizona into the border city of Sonoyta, Sonora across from Lukeville.

About 50 agents from Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Department of Public Safety are gathered at a staging area in Lukeville.

Agents are patrolling the rooftop of the port of entry and others are standing guard along the border. One Mexican Blackhawk returned to the United States.

We are awaiting word from Washington, D.C. and Mexico City about this operation.

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ICE involved in law enforcement operation near Lukeville
Phil Villarreal
12:39 PM, Jan 29, 2016
3 hours ago

http://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/ice-involved-in-law-enforcement-operation-near-lukeville

LUKEVILLE, Ariz. (KGUN9-TV) - Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents are near the town of Lukeville conducting what seems to be a major joint operation with Mexico.

ICE spokeswoman Gillian Christensen confirmed the operation but would not reveal additional information, saying via email "I don't have anything I can share right now but will circle back with you when I am in a position to do so."

A viewer called KGUN and said the scene has been developing all morning, involving intermittent road closures. Federal Mexican Blackhawk choppers are hovering over the scene.

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CARTRIDGES AND DRUGS SEIZED
29 / Jan / 2016
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http://www.nuevodia.com.mx/Nota.aspx?p=9755

Nuevo Dia / Caborca ​​and Sonoyta, Sonora

The seizure of more than seven thousand cartridges and a ton of marijuana, by military personnel in the Northwest region of the state, leaving a bus driver arrested.

According to the 45th. Military Zone, yesterday morning, at the office of San Emeterio, municipality of Sonoyta, claimed 7,730 cartridges caliber 7.62 x 39 mm, for assault rifle AK-47.

In addition, 780 cartridges of caliber 9mm and .45 .223 cartridges, such as those used in the AR-15 rifles, which were found in a passenger bus.

The driver of the unit, who is not identified, was sent with the more than eight thousand five hundred cartridges and bus available to the relevant authorities.

Likewise, in the municipalities of San Luis Rio Colorado and Caborca, with institutional operations performed by the Army, and Air Force in support of the Attorney General of the Republic, to reduce violence in the country, they seized 1,098 kilograms of marijuana.

In addition to a vehicle and five kilograms of seed of marijuana.

The drugs and the vehicle, were made available to the Federal Public Ministry.

"With actions how are you, the Mexican Army and Air Force effective interagency coordination with the authorities of the three branches of Government reaffirms its commitment to the people of Mexico, to ensure and safeguard their welfare through the realization of activities that contribute to public security prompt and timely "way, was reported.

"The cooperation of the citizens are grateful for your support in exposing illegal activities completely anonymous and confidential email follows: 45 to Headquarters / a. Military Zone, HYPERLINK "mailto: denuncia.45zm@mail.sedena.gob.mx" denuncia.45zm@mail.sedena.gob.mx, or phone (631) 352 December 52.

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