URGENT UPDATE: Criminal cartels are reportedly offering a shocking $10,000 bounty for individuals who shoot at U.S. Border Patrol agents, according to an alarming internal memo obtained by NewsNation. This serious threat, aimed specifically at the Rio Grande Valley Sector in Texas, signals a dangerous escalation in cartel violence along the southern border.
The memo, which surfaced on October 20, 2023, details a potential “coordinated attack” where assailants may don Mexican military uniforms to evade detection while armed with long arms or machine guns. Authorities warn that while the immediate threat is focused on the Rio Grande Valley, it reflects increasing frustrations that could have wider implications across the southwest border.
Sources indicate that Border Patrol stations in Brownsville and Kingsville are identified as initial targets, as the sector spans over 34,000 square miles of southeast Texas with nine operational stations. The memo emphasizes the need for agents to maintain heightened vigilance while conducting operations in the area.
This is not the first instance of cartel-led incentives targeting U.S. federal authorities. Earlier this month, the Department of Homeland Security revealed that Mexican cartels had implemented a tiered bounty system not only for shooting but also for doxxing, assaulting, and kidnapping Border Patrol agents and ICE officers. Disturbingly, reports suggested that cartels are even offering up to $50,000 for the assassination of high-ranking federal officials.
The emergence of these threats underscores the rising hostility and danger that U.S. law enforcement faces from organized crime groups. As tensions escalate, citizens living near the border are urged to remain aware of their surroundings and report any suspicious activity to authorities immediately.
As the situation unfolds, officials will continue to monitor developments closely. The need for heightened security measures and community awareness is paramount as border agents prepare for potential confrontations.
Stay tuned for further updates on this breaking story as authorities work to address this critical threat.
