Texas Insider Report: Washington DC Congressman Francisco Quico" Canseco (TX-23) who represents almost 800 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border issued the following statement regarding recent events involving drug cartels inMexico:
As public officials we are entrusted to serve the public and uphold the laws of the land. It is disturbing to hear news that an El Paso County Commissioner has been arrested for allegedly aiding drug cartels here in the United States.
This recent news remind us of the work that needs to be done to help Mexico deal with the problems they are facing in battling dangerous drug cartels. As someone who grew up and lived on the border I understand the issues we are dealing with and what must be done to bolster our border communities. Last year while visiting Mexico I saw firsthand the efforts being undertaken to combat drug cartels and so today I call on my colleagues to remain steadfast in theUnited States commitment to help Mexico deal with this serious threat to both our nations" said Congressman Canseco.
The recent incident inEl Paso where a woman was hit by a stray bullet coming fromCiudad Juarez is a reminder that while extreme violence exists on the other side of our shared border it is a cause for concern here in theUnited States. Law enforcement officials inEl Pasodo a great job in keepingEl Pasosafe and are to be commended. Unfortunately not all areas of our border are safe. Cross-border violence is a real threat to the safety of those living along the border in the United States. For instance a shootout occurred between Texas Rangers and Cartel members in Mission Texas.
Shortly thereafter there was another shootout near the Anzalduas International Bridgeafter Mission police intercepted 500-pounds of marijuana where drug smugglers opened fire onU.S.law enforcement officers. Most notably we cannot forget the shootout in Houstonthat left a government informant dead and wounded a Harris County deputy. These incidents remind us that we due to the ruthless tactics of the drug cartels constantly face the threat of violence and criminal activity. The United States and Mexico must work together if we are to improve the situation in the southwest border region" concluded Congressman Canseco.
Texas Insider Report: Washington DC Congressman Francisco Quico" Canseco (TX-23) who represents almost 800 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border issued the following statement regarding recent events involving drug cartels inMexico:
As public officials we are entrusted to serve the public and uphold the laws of the land. It is disturbing to hear news that an El Paso County Commissioner has been arrested for allegedly aiding drug cartels here in the United States.
This recent news remind us of the work that needs to be done to help Mexico deal with the problems they are facing in battling dangerous drug cartels. As someone who grew up and lived on the border I understand the issues we are dealing with and what must be done to bolster our border communities. Last year while visiting Mexico I saw firsthand the efforts being undertaken to combat drug cartels and so today I call on my colleagues to remain steadfast in theUnited States commitment to help Mexico deal with this serious threat to both our nations" said Congressman Canseco.
The recent incident inEl Paso where a woman was hit by a stray bullet coming fromCiudad Juarez is a reminder that while extreme violence exists on the other side of our shared border it is a cause for concern here in theUnited States. Law enforcement officials inEl Pasodo a great job in keepingEl Pasosafe and are to be commended. Unfortunately not all areas of our border are safe. Cross-border violence is a real threat to the safety of those living along the border in the United States. For instance a shootout occurred between Texas Rangers and Cartel members in Mission Texas.
Shortly thereafter there was another shootout near the Anzalduas International Bridgeafter Mission police intercepted 500-pounds of marijuana where drug smugglers opened fire onU.S.law enforcement officers. Most notably we cannot forget the shootout in Houstonthat left a government informant dead and wounded a Harris County deputy. These incidents remind us that we due to the ruthless tactics of the drug cartels constantly face the threat of violence and criminal activity. The United States and Mexico must work together if we are to improve the situation in the southwest border region" concluded Congressman Canseco.
