Monday, June 28, 2010

Is Hezbollah In Cahoots With Mexican Drug Cartels On The U.S. Border?

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Congresswoman Raises Red Flag On Hezbollah-Cartel Nexus On U.S. Border -- FOX News

Iran-tied terror group Hezbollah may be colluding with drug cartels along the U.S.-Mexico border, a Republican congresswoman warned, calling on Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to establish a special task force to figure out how to "clamp down" on this "national security" threat.

The Lebanon-based group has long-standing and documented ties to South America and its drug gangs, but reports have recently surfaced that it may be expanding its influence to Mexico and the U.S. border.

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My Comment: I am usually skeptical of such reports, but better to be safe than sorry. On a side note, Hezbollah's contacts with Colombian drug groups is well documented.

Update: The Mexican drug cartel - Hezbollah connection has been reported before. Check the link here.

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