Part of U.S. Falls to Mexican Gang

ecause the federal government refuses to protect the border, about 3,500 acres of southern Arizona near Mexico has been closed to U.S. citizens for fear of violence from Mexican drug gangs. The area includes part of the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge, once enjoyed by American taxpayers.

The area was closed in October 2006 "due to human safety concerns," according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
SIgns have been posted warning American visitors not to cross into the closed area, because illegal aliens, heavily armed Mexican drug gangs and other smugglers use the unguarded area to gain access to the U.S., making the territory dangerous for Americans.
"The situation in this zone has reached a point where continued public use of the area is not prudent," refuge manager Mitch Ellis told Fox News.

The area stretches 80 miles along the border with Mexico.

Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu told Fox that violence against law enforcement officers and U.S. citizens has increased in the past several months.

"It's literally out of control," said Babeu.  He added he doesn't have the manpower or resources to ensure citizen safety in the border area.  "We need support from the federal government. It's their job to secure the border and they haven't done it.  In fact, President Obama suspended the construction of the [border] fence and it's just simply outrageous."

 

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