Posted on 04/10/2010 9:45:13 PM PDT by george76
from Norfolk Southern Railroad, according to Henderson County ...The men, both of whom appear to be illegal aliens... ordered to be held on ICE detainers pending deportation proceedings.
Sheriff Rick Davis praised the work of the two deputies who apprehended the suspects while investigating suspicious activities on the tracks...
found the suspects in possession of over 500 spikes that had been taken from a stretch of active rail road track.
“This act of theft could have easily had catastrophic consequences had a train derailed in this area,” Davis said. “A spillage of chemicals or other hazardous materials as a result of a derailment certainly puts our citizens at risk, as well as the emergency services personne
(Excerpt) Read more at blueridgenow.com ...
Ping!
But - but.... they ONLY
“appear to be illegal aliens, gave no address of residence,”
Secure all your COPPER PIPES !!
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