Thread: Another copy of the unverified Los Zetas Ranch story

Rancher claims Mexican cartels takeover Texas ranch -Police blotter confirms story is not a hoax
August 10, 2:00 AMSan Diego County Political Buzz ExaminerKimberly DvorakPrevious
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The police blotter of the Zeta drug cartel seizure of a Laredo, Texas ranch
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View all » After 16 days of denials by Laredo law enforcement and local officials regarding a Mexican drug cartel takeover of a Laredo area ranch, a Texas police blotter proves the alleged incident did in fact happen and that multiple agencies responded to the scene of a seized U.S. ranch.


Think about it for a moment.


One of the most brutal drug cartels operating in Mexico crossed the U.S. border and took a ranch from its lawful owner.


Intimidation has arrived along the southern border.


The police blotter tells the story of the events that unfolded on July 23rd;


“On Friday 7-23-10 Laredo Webb informed that their county SWAT Team is conducting an operation in the Mines Rd. area. According to LT. Garcia with LSO (Laredo Sheriff Office) received a call from a ranch owner stating that the Zetas had taken over his ranch. As per the 17 (reporting person) he informed them that they stated La Compania (area name for Zetas) was taking the ranch and no one was permitted on the ranch without permission. SO (Sheriff Office) will have an unmarked green Ford Taurus with two officers stationed at Los Compadres and a white Chevy Tahoe with two officers stationed at Mineral Rd. The LSO (Laredo Sheriff Office) will maintain surveillance in the area and advise if action is taken. Susp (suspect) Veh (vehicle) are described as a gray or silver Audi, a BLK (black) Escalade or Navigator and a van truck with a logo of a car wash spot free on the side. Border Patrol also has their response team on scene. Also known info of BMW’s and Corvettes entering and leaving the area. Auth LT Lichtenberger if assistance is requested LPD (Laredo Police Department) will secure the outer perimeter. (07/24/10 07:42:10 NR1873)â€

Saw this first-hand, word-of-mouth report yesterday:

I was discussing this story with a guy with family on both sides of the border and deep roots in the Laredo area. I told him that I had heard that the story had been debunked by media outlets and newspapers.

He asked me, "Who owns these newspapers?" He says that he phenom of Zetas taking over ranches is well recognized in that area. He further stated that ranchers that end up hosting cartel activities are probably indebted to this group and end up getting blackmailed into letting these gangsters employ their ranches as operating bases.

He knows the area from the google map located by using the road names. According to him the Laredo location named above is not the only place that this gang has set up shop. He named other towns specifically: Rio Grande, Mission, McAllen and San Juan.

They probably used the ranch airstrip for an incoming flight in order to drive the cargo further into the United States to avoid border control.

No, the story has not been verified. In fact, researchers close to the area are coming to very different conclusions.

See http://www.alipac.us/ftopict-208972-.html

and

http://www.texasgopvote.com/blog/los-ze ... mment-2204

We are looking at this new information folks and this story is still NOT VERIFIED. Please see our other more detailed discussions on this story please before leaping to conclusions.

W

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http://www.alipac.us/ftopict-208972.html