Sheriff bills Mexico for drug enforcement
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By Lauren Pack

Staff Writer

Tuesday, March 06, 2007

HAMILTON — Butler County Sheriff Richard K. Jones wants Mexico to "show him the money" for the local costs in fighting recent illegal drug traffic coming from south of the border.

A letter has been sent to Mexican President Felipe Calderon along with a bill for $61,141.25. Jones says that is fair compensation for costs related to a recent drug bust where deputies netted more than 50 pounds of marijuana they believe came from Mexico.


"It would really be nice if they pay, but I honestly don't think they will," Jones said. "My real goal is to get their attention and make them want to do something about this. I am angered at all the problems that I am forced to face and Butler Countians are forced to pay for. Someone needs to stand up and say 'enough is enough.' I guess I'm the guy that's supposed to do that.

"If they (Mexico) don't want to pay my bill. I'd be willing to settle for their help in slowing the drug traffic and sealing the border."


Contact this reporter at (513) 705-2841 or lpack@coxohio.com.

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