There have been a couple of threads on this story from South Padre Island, but I ran across a story this morning that may give some folks pause. It seems that as the Cartels have increased their agressiveness, they are specifically now targeting HD trucks with diesels for their cargo capacity, to be used for "Up armoring" Truck articlesThat couple may have made themselves extra attractive as a target by having a more capable Pickup.

This has been happening in Texas for years. The ones they go after the most are older Super Duties because there are so many out there that parts are cheap. And people who do drugs often say that they aren't hurting anyone else, but there is a whole host of people hurt and killed just to get those drugs in their hands.

Police believe the suspects(s) were from the Corpus area. KIII news

ShinerBock wrote: And people who do drugs often say that they aren't hurting anyone else, but there is a whole host of people hurt and killed just to get those drugs in their hands. But if the folks that want to do drugs could walk into the store and buy what they wanted? Where would the Cartel power come from? I understand history is evil, but look at the growth of organized crime in the time alcohol was illegal? Then look at the rights we have given up because of the war on drugs.

Fords were popular trucks to steal because they had the simplest ignitions of the big three to bypass until electronic interlocks were finally added. Older Toyota's and Honda's are desirable theft vehicles for the same reason Ford trucks were.I'm surprised how easy it is to take a vehicle out of the country that does not belong you. The border crossings should be a good filter preventing international thefts - If you do not own the vehicle, you should have a legal document from owner allowing your use. There should be no question who these two people are that crossed the border unless the documents were forged - It may be difficult to track down the person, but the identity should be known.

JRscooby wrote:ShinerBock wrote: And people who do drugs often say that they aren't hurting anyone else, but there is a whole host of people hurt and killed just to get those drugs in their hands. But if the folks that want to do drugs could walk into the store and buy what they wanted? Where would the Cartel power come from? I understand history is evil, but look at the growth of organized crime in the time alcohol was illegal? Then look at the rights we have given up because of the war on drugs.There would be even more deaths and crime if all drugs were legalized. Just look at the opioid crisis today. That is a quasi legal drug situation. If opioids were available over the counter even more people would be addicted and consequently more would OD and die. To this day I believe the fact that drugs like cocaine were always illegal were a factor in keeping people like me from being a user. When something is illegal, that is enough of a deterrent to keep a whole lot of people from doing things that are stupid and harmful.

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wanderingaimles
Explorer
Nov 05, 2019
JRscooby wrote:
wanderingaimlessly wrote:

Before prohibition, alcohol was freely sold, and was untaxed.

Fact check. 1791 tax alcohol to pay for revolution.

The Whiskey tax of 1791 was so unpopular it was later repealed in 1801.

The tax was recreated after the Civil War and ended again by prohibition. Interesting article.
Alcohol taxes

But it still doesn't change my point from earlier. Govt only talks about legalizing something when it can tax it. Once Govt has control over something, it is almost impossible to break their hold.
And if you examine how legal sales of recreational pot are being scrutinized by the states that allow it, and the taxes that go with that scrutiny you can see they gave up no control but receive huge amounts of money.
Iraqvet05
Explorer
Nov 05, 2019
An arrest warrant has been issued for Adam Curtis William (Utah resident) and his girlfriend in connection with this case. I can’t get a link posted but it’s in all the local news sites in Corpus.
dodge_guy
Explorer II
Nov 06, 2019
Yes I just read that too. Sounds like they have already fled south of the border!
Iraqvet05
Explorer
Nov 06, 2019
Mexican police have made an arrest. No news on extradition back to the states, though. https://www.kztv10.com/news/local-news/mexican-reports-indicate-arrest-of-adam-curtis-williams
colliehauler
Explorer III
Nov 06, 2019
Good, glad they caught the two scumbags.
Bird_Freak
Explorer II
Nov 06, 2019
The man that did this has been caught and is in custody.
I read it on a work campers forum.
I hope they hang him!
Bedlam
Moderator
Nov 06, 2019
Here is a translated link from Mexican media:

https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=es&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fsuperchannel12.com%2Fcapturan-a-homicida-de-pareja-de-texas-cruzo-por-piedras-negras%2F

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