URGENT UPDATE: Federal authorities have confirmed that criminal cartels are offering up to $10,000 for individuals who shoot at U.S. Border Patrol agents along the southern border. This alarming information was disclosed in an internal memo obtained by NewsNation correspondent Ali Bradley just hours ago.
According to the memo, the threat specifically targets the Rio Grande Valley Sector, indicating a potential “coordinated attack” on agents. Authorities warn that assailants may disguise themselves in Mexican military uniforms to avoid detection while armed with long guns and machine guns.
The details of this threat underscore the escalating frustrations of cartels operating in the region, with concerns that this violence could extend beyond the Rio Grande Valley. The memo notes that the threat is believed to have originated from northern Sonora, Mexico, reflecting a serious and immediate risk to agents in the field.
Border Patrol stations in Brownsville and Kingsville have been identified as initial targets, within a sector that encompasses over 34,000 square miles of southeast Texas. Agents are urged to maintain heightened vigilance and to be acutely aware of their surroundings while on duty.
This is not the first instance of cartels incentivizing attacks against U.S. law enforcement. Earlier this month, the Department of Homeland Security reported that cartels had implemented a tiered bounty system for doxxing, assaulting, and kidnapping Border Patrol agents and ICE officers. Disturbingly, reports also indicated that criminals were offering up to $50,000 for the assassination of high-ranking federal officials.
The implications of this threat are dire, as it not only endangers the lives of Border Patrol agents but also raises concerns about the security of the broader community along the border. Officials are closely monitoring the situation and encourage the public to remain informed about developments.
As this story unfolds, all eyes will be on how federal authorities respond to these threats and what measures will be taken to protect both agents and civilians from potential cartel violence. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this developing situation.
