War on the Mexico border fuels covert narcotics incursion scene
In a border communications center lights flash as an unidentified aircraft approaches the U S border. Mexicans burros smuggling narcotics attempt to evade radar with an American mercenary piloting the plane. A border pursuit and alert follow as officials wage a running war against traffickers along the 1800 mile frontier.
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Mexico Drug Flow Across Border Faces Mixed Battle
The third installment notes vast heroin and marijuana movement into Texas Arizona New Mexico Colorado and California despite intensified efforts. Traffickers adapt with sea routes and air drops while Mexican growers push opium and marijuana across borders. Operation Intercept spurred cooperation, with high level liaison and ongoing campaigns to curb crops.
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Arizona
New Mexico
Colorado
California
Christian Science Monitor
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Calexico
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el Paso
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Laredo
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Dallas
Mexico
France
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Border drug crackdown in Mexico faces long battle
The Mexican army launches drives with up to 10,000 soldiers against illicit marijuana and opium plantations, while planes drop leaflets warning farmers to quit narcotics. The United States provides aircraft and sensing devices, yet experts doubt a rapid drop in cross border drug flow amid corruption and high-level protection. Turkey centers the world narcotics racket.
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Gulf of Mexico
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Ican
Tijuana
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