Posted on 03/20/2009 12:41:43 PM PDT by SwinneySwitch
In the wake of a major gun seizure in Matamoros by Mexican army troops, American law enforcement officials are optimistic about the safety of those living on the U.S. side of the border.
The seizure took place Wednesday afternoon at the corner of 18th and Madrid streets when patrolling troops with the 10th Motorized Cavalry Regiment, came across an abandoned 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, according to a press release by the 8th Military Zone stationed in Reynosa.
The vehicle had Tamaulipas license plates and had been reported stolen, the release said.
According to the Mexican army, inside the SUV, soldiers found a cache of weapons, including a shoulder-mounted rocket launcher, eight assault rifles, four handguns, six fragmentation grenades, six anti-personnel grenades, one flash-bang, 140 ammunition clips for handguns and rifles and more than 5,400 rounds.
Troops also recovered nine communication radios and various ammunition and grenade holding slings.
Brownsville police Chief Carlos Garcia said the types of weapons seized are typically used by drug cartel members.
"These types of weapons are used by cartel members. If anyone has information, or sees someone carrying weapons like these, they should call the police, the sheriff's department, or Crime Stoppers," Garcia said. "I think it's great that the Mexican military is making strides in their efforts to keep these weapons off the streets."
The chief said any type of seizure hampers the efforts of drug dealers and helps keeps both Matamoros and Brownsville safe.
Brownsville is a safe city and people should feel at ease, he said.
Garcia said his department is working closely with other law enforcement agencies to make sure that drug-related violence stays off American soil.
Cameron County Sheriff Department Chief Deputy Gus Reyna said Sheriff Omar Lucio has worked with federal state and local agencies to establish a contingency plan to mobilize the necessary manpower to ensure that any surge of border violence stays on the Mexican side.
While details of the plan are not public, Reyna said law enforcement agencies would mobilize resources to support other agencies.
Anyone with information about illegal activities in Mexico is encouraged to contact the Mexican military at (01152899) 9-26-70-92 or at denunciassedena8zm@hotmail.com.
Anyone with information about illegal activities in Brownsville is asked to contact Brownsville Police Crime Stoppers at 546-TIPS (8477) or Cameron County Sheriff's Department Crime Stoppers at 350-5551.
Chevy Tahoe eh? Dang we’re sending them our evil suv’s AND guns. Wow!
Yeah, they forget that it only takes one well aimed shot.
Semper Fi!~
The vehicle had been reported stolen!
What kind of pistol uses a clip?
Another question: What is the difference between six fragmentation grenades and six anti-personnel grenades? Last I checked a frag was for anti-personnel.
Fortunately, the D@mocrats instituted a waiting period for grenade launcher, RPG, & machine gun sales, so we're all safe. Sorry to say, my local Walmarts (& gun stores) are out of all three...
;>)
Some of the 'Broom Handle' Mausers used a 'clip' (or charger), IIRC...
;>)
Now where can I buy one
I hate it when the mexican drug gangs use collector weapons just to look cooler.
The worst part (if you can find one - I hear the Mexican dope gangs have cleaned out every Walmart & K-Mart in the southern half of the country) is having it 'mounted' on your 'shoulder.' I hear it requires major surgery, including bone grafts, taken from your @ss if you have even half a brain - or, if you're a D@mocrat / Obamao voter, from your empty & completely useless brain pan...
;>)
My son sent me this this link:
ALL POSTS ABOUT THE PRICE AND AVAILABILITY OF AMMO GO HERE!
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=16&t=313837&page=44
Ain't that the sh!ts? A few years back, the international dope gangs were all using pre-1899 Lee-Enfield cavalry carbines, caliber 303. Nothing cooler on the face of the planet!!! 303 rules!!! "Rule 303!!!" Go, Baby!!! But as a direct result, my diligent D@mocrat political representatives were forced (FORCED, I tell you!) to ban all Lee-Enfield rifles where I live.
Sorry (my memory was a millimeter off there): the D@mocrats were just 'thinking' about it - it hasn't actually become law...
yet...
>Last I checked a frag was for anti-personnel.
That’s what I thought... but, alas, my time in the army has not properly taught me the distinguishing differences between the two!
>I REALLY need about 2,500 more rounds in order to fell comfortable about the coming years.
ONLY 2,5k more?
That's the advantage of .22 LR (if you're a good shot ;>)...
Slackers.
I think Humble's midget is better armed than that. I'm positive he has more ammuniton, and likely has more explosive devices as well.
We had a .303 smuggling thread awhile back. Thought maybe for a Lewis Gun?
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2151487/posts
Lewis Guns rock! (If you're completely anal & want to learn 98.5 distinct ways to clear a stoppage, etc.... ;>) Lewis Guns rock!!!
You mean 60 Minutes actually "lied" to the 'American People?' That hasn't happened since ... well... maybe yesterday... or...
("What's the frequency, Kenneth?" ;>)
FWIW, I wouldn’t send 2 cents to Sportsman’s Guide - based on my experiences with them, IMHO, they are a bunch of thieves...
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