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-Lurid Crime Tales-
Hundreds arrested in U.S. crackdown on Mexican drug cartel
2009-10-23
(Xinhua) -- Hundreds of people have been arrested across the country in a crackdown on a major Mexican drug cartel, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced Thursday.
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All together 303 people were detained in 38 cities in 19 states during last two days while large amounts of illegal drugs, weapons as well as millions of U.S. dollars were also seized, he told reporters at a press conference in Washington, he said.
That's about eight people per city. Doesn't seem that overwhelming when you look at it that way...
Aside from the arrests, Holder said, authorities also seized more than 32 million dollars in cash, 1,265 kg of methamphetamine, nearly 2 tons of cocaine, about 7.2 tons of marijuana and 12 kg of heroin.
Looked at that way, it's a bit more whelming...
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The raids were part of "Project Coronado," targeting La Familia, the newest and most violent of Mexico's five drug cartels, is the target of the crackdown. Holder said that "Project Coronado" has led to the arrests of 1,186 people over 44 months, and more arrests are expected.
Posted by:Fred

#4  " A drop in the bucket" a very important first drop. The smuggling and crime is based off US demand. Attacking it at home is just as important as working in Mexico, Columbia, and Afghanistan. I hope the plan continues before they start shooting at our police.
Posted by: 49 pan   2009-10-23 15:55  

#3  A drop in the bucket.
Posted by: Ebbang Uluque6305   2009-10-23 15:00  

#2  "La Familia", aka The Mexican Mafia
Posted by: mojo   2009-10-23 12:36  

#1  This is really good news. The cartels have a stronghold in the US that is a major issue. I hope the arrests were leaders and not just soldiers managing storage and transfer points. Hat tip to the task force that pulled this off. I cant even imagine what almost 3,000 pounds of Meth looks like, let alone 2 tons of coke.
Posted by: 49 pan   2009-10-23 10:26  

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