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2011-11-10 Caribbean-Latin America

Mexicos Los Zetas Cartel Buying Heavy Weapons in Central America

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Posted by Sherry 2011-11-10 11:52|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 Who knew Texas and Arizona had gun stores in Central America? /sarc off

Posted by Procopius2k 2011-11-10 12:22|| 2011-11-10 12:22|| Front Page Top

#2 I wonder if the DOJ has an FMS type program for cartels? Maybe call it Cartel Development Program, CDP. I'm sure Holder could head it up, he already heads up the largest weapons supply point for them anyway...

Posted by 49 Pan 2011-11-10 13:10|| 2011-11-10 13:10|| Front Page Top

#3 Hey Herby, the Dept. of Justice can get it for you wholesale.

Posted by Eohippus Phater7165 2011-11-10 15:13|| 2011-11-10 15:13|| Front Page Top

#4 According to the same sources, Mexican organized crime gangs still lack the training to use the heavy weapons in clashes with security forces.

Thought many of Los Zetas were ex-military?

Posted by JohnQC 2011-11-10 18:18|| 2011-11-10 18:18|| Front Page Top

#5 The original Zetas were ex-Special Forces, severely f**ked over by the Mexican government, which is why they switched sides. Those guys are gone, and now the Zetas are just another hopped up Mexican barrio gang with a name.

Posted by Shieldwolf 2011-11-10 19:11|| 2011-11-10 19:11|| Front Page Top

#6 I've always adored DOD FMS "security assistance" schemes. What's not to like?

Posted by Angoper Smith4384 2011-11-10 22:37|| 2011-11-10 22:37|| Front Page Top

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