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4 drug tunnels found on border

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on July 13th

By ELLIOT SPAGAT and JACQUES BILLEAUDAssociated Press TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) - Three sophisticated drug tunnels equipped with lighting and ventilation - including one with a railcar system - have been discovered along the U.S.-Mexico border in less than a week, the latest signs that cartels are

2 sophisticated border drug tunnels discovered

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on July 12th

By ELLIOT SPAGAT and JACQUES BILLEAUDAssociated Press PHOENIX (AP) - Two drug-smuggling tunnels outfitted with lighting and ventilation systems were discovered along the U.S.-Mexico border, the latest signs that cartels are building sophisticated passages to escape heightened surveillance on land

Feds name 4 suspects linked to Fast and Furious

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on July 9th

By WHITNEY PHILLIPSAssociated Press TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Authorities made a rare disclosure Monday linked to the botched gun-smuggling investigation known as Operation Fast and Furious, revealing identities and requesting the public's help in capturing four fugitives accused in the shooting

Arizona drug cell linked to Sinaloa Cartel busted

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on July 7th

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Authorities say they've busted an elaborate drug trafficking cell in Arizona that's linked to the deadly Sinaloa Cartel from Mexico. Tempe police announced Friday that 20 people have been arrested and $2.4 million was found after a six

New Mexican president could target small gangs

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on July 5th

By MICHAEL WEISSENSTEINAssociated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico's next president has boldly promised to halve the number of kidnappings and murders during his six-year term by moving law enforcement away from showy drug busts and focusing on protecting ordinary citizens

Cartel money laundering cases tough but critical

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 16th

By CHRISTOPHER SHERMANAssociated Press McALLEN, Texas (AP) - When it comes to arresting drug traffickers and dismantling organized crime, the investigation into a U.S. horse racing operation allegedly laundering money for one of Mexico's most powerful cartels is rare - and