2 Day Tactical Mission Uncovers Cartel Lookout Posts

Updated: Friday, 06 May 2011, 5:30 PM MDT
Published : Friday, 06 May 2011, 5:22 PM MDT



ELOY, Ariz. - The Pinal Regional SWAT team was recently involved in a desert operation that focused on individuals and groups connected to smuggling drugs, illegal immigrants, stolen weapons, money and supplies.

On April 28, SWAT members assisted the U.S. Bureau of Land Management to prep for a trash clean up near the Sawtooth Mountains. While there, SWAT members found a sleeping bag, radio and two cell phones - in what appeared to be a suspected observation point.

On April 29, SWAT and BLM found another observation point and drug load out area.

Four reported "marijuana backpackers" were later found near Sunland Gin and Harmon Road. The illegal immigrants were turned over to the U.S. Border Patrol.

"We will continue to apply as much pressure as possible to disrupt, dismantle and destroy cartel activities in Pinal County. The citizens of Mexico are not our enemy, but rather the Mexican drug cartels who have little regard for their own government and even less respect for our laws," said Sheriff Paul Babeu. "We will continue to conduct these operations to protect our citizens until the Federal Government does their job and secures our border."

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