Rampant cartel and human smuggling in rural Arizona county lead to dangerous police pursuits

The crisis along the U.S.-Mexico border is turning one Arizona county into a deadly speedway for smuggling drugs and people. Investigators say the growing business in Cochise County is run by drug cartels, and that most of the smugglers are American citizens. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave rode with deputies who risk their lives chasing criminals.
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[@LibertadVerdad]

This is not a Police problem, this is a Military problem.

[@AmericanTeacher-USA]

Could not agree more! What country doesn't patrol and secure ITS OWN BORDERS ????

[@jimallen8238]

The current administration is either cooperating with Mexico and China to weaken us, or they are dangerously inept, corrupt, or weak. Whatever it is, they are not champions of American sovereignty.

[@joesmith9216]

nope, YOUR problem, war is on, you will have no choice to fight esp near the border

[@jsterling6805]

@@AmericanTeacher-USA The country that has a President and Vice President that should have been charged with treason years ago. His so called legislation has destroyed America. The country can never recover from this atrocity that he and his have unleashed. These criminals do not belong in American society and American citizens are suffering the repercussions. How many Americans must die daily because of this invasion.

[@blackshatemyplaylist8643]

This is a Joe Biden administration ( DemoncRAT ) problem

[@mallorywoods3653]

Not only do I blame this administration, I blame the media for ignoring this issue till now.

[@JOEDIRTERULEZ]

LAW ENFORCEMENT DONT FIX THE PROBLEM..BECAUSE THEY CAN GET ENDLESS OVERTIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND THEN CRY ABOUT IT TO FOX SPEWS

[@tonibauldree7862]

I’m in agreement with you. Absolutely!

[@runitup396]

They Shirley show blks looting. but will not show the problem at the border to really help real Americans. This world has became real backwards. What happened to putting America first vote trump to stop this madness 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸...

[@czechmate6916]

Same here 👍👍

[@indemniman1623]

The Main Stream Media is complicit in the Treason of the Biden Administration against our Country.

[@shanejones4058]

“It’s a deal with the devil” some of the truest words…

[@kylesmith2735]

I work in Cochise County and see our law enforcement stop these human/drug smugglers daily. God bless our police and border patrol agents! 🙏🏼

[@destroyerdragon2002]

Its increased alot the last few years. I love immigrants but those crossing illegally cause alot of risk for those of us living here.

[@ochvazquez-eq2qw]

Lmao they stop 100 out the 10,000

[@MrEliasdl]

Helping enemies of our country attack us is treason not a felony.

[@mawi1172]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@dwern1992]

All democrats should be deported

[@donnawentz7079]

@MrEliasdl-you forgot the part where you want to hang them for treason

[@KennethPowers-tf7rt]

Hey most of these offenders are not black people, they'll just get a slap on the wrist!!! They damn sure won't get the death penalty!!!😉👍🏿

[@marciayoung8735]

Well said 👏👏

[@lhead7226]

Any politicians who do nothing about this should be going to jail. God Bless these deputies and officers that protect all of us!

[@sylviarivas741]

Nobody will stop lots money in there pockets !!! A lot senior are mule to make end meet $$ cross people and drugs .. police and border patrol agent involved to cross people and drug look at cop in riverside with 520.000 fently pills how mant time he had drug Nobody caught him

[@govannioften1148]

Congress

[@buster7520able]

Arrest all democrats in power.

[@ImahSillyGirl]

Do they though? Not so much apparently.

[@governmentsnizzinspector2305]

The calls are coming from your own house.

[@Summerdaze8]

I just moved from there. It’s really bad. I watched a smuggler come over the wall once and saw two men in camo crawling through the arroyo. The mountains where I would hike, had signs warning of how dangerous it is to be out there because of human and drug smuggling. It’s sad because it is a uniquely beautiful area of the country. It’s also very weird that they closed all the checkpoints there. There used to be 4 so you couldn’t get to the 1-10 without having to go through a checkpoint. Now they are all closed.

[@springfauna1465]

That's very suspicious!!!! I remember when checkpoints were a vital priority to have!!!

[@MartenKrueger-sx4me]

Seems like a great place to hunt for coyotes! ☠️⚰️🪦

[@dirkvanerp7332]

@@springfauna1465 Germany had "checkpoint Charlie" but Az would have to have checkpoints Jose, Jorge, Pedro, Hector, Manuel, Jesus and well you get the general idea?

[@Summerdaze8]

@@MartenKrueger-sx4me there aren’t even coyotes anymore. It’s teenagers they recruit off social media.

[@spicyirwin5835]

Dont forget their fantastic tunnels!

[@TiffASUgrad]

My thoughts and prayers are with the Deputy who fell. And, my thoughts & prayers are with all of the Deputies, who risk their lives, every day, in effort to keep our borders safe! 🙏

[@angelof9431]

People do not realize the seriousness of this issue because they do not live here. Ranchers have been murdered, our houses are broken into by people looking for food, weapons, etc. Cars are stolen, and property destroyed. Even wildfires have been started by these outlaws in an attempt to escape, or divert first responder's attention. There are certain areas of Arizona we just do not go into because of the cartels and smuggling. And while we live with this on a daily basis, there are others in the country who encourage this..

[@jonatand2045]

That's prohibition being successful right there. You see, if drugs are banned all the money goes to criminals. Problem solved.

[@ivyfrimodig7118]

Are you gonna ban children and women cause sex trafficking can't be fixed like that

[@matthewheinze1231]

Border states have been begging for help and recognition of the problem for 2 years. It was only when NYC declared a state of emergency that DC finally recognized the crisis.

[@staciespur8293]

😢

[@toordog1753]

We understand the issue, uoure just waiting for help when it wont come. Its time to stand up.....

[@TheA426baja]

Wow all the sudden CBS says it’s an emergency.

[@uf9309]

And called them illegals! 😮

[@happycamper1372]

IKR, side deal Kevin is gone and all of a sudden the border is a problem. Joe’s going to build some wall and deport some Venezuelans.

[@MM-gd1dw]

​@@uf9309Yes, just like the Mormons were illegals when they settled in what was then Mexico. Plus, all the Mormons who ran to Mexico when polygamy was outlawed. Their colonies still exist to this day.

[@jimoconnor6382]

​@@MM-gd1dwOH, HEEELL YEAH!!!! I'll start one right on a beach ⛱

[@joenewingham1996]

​@@MM-gd1dwgood for them.

[@sheripatterson8112]

Scary!! Hope these deputies stay safe.

[@denaelove4682]

My heart goes out to you all. Prayers for a complete and speedy recovery.

[@rustybumperclassics6342]

The long and short of it, our govt officials want the drugs and human trafficking to continue. If we can set up military bases and move thousands of tons of equipment, thousands of soldiers to other countries, we sure as hell could stop people and drugs from coming into this country. They don't want it to stop, plain and simple. Edit- I think some people are misunderstanding my post, I am not saying we need military at our southern boarder. I'm just giving an example of what the US can accomplish when they want something done. Thre really isn't a physical problem they haven't been able to solve. Examples like putting men and women into space, building bridges, roads, buildings, etc.

[@mOOOp42]

How else is the White House supposed to get its cocaine in the library?

[@mosbysmen]

the goverment officials are getting paid off by the cartels

[@JOEDIRTERULEZ]

LAW ENFORCEMENT DONT FIX THE PROBLEM..BECAUSE THEY CAN GET ENDLESS OVERTIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND THEN CRY ABOUT IT TO FOX SPEWS

[@carolinematusevich889]

Because you can't stop it with a wall. These cars don't climb. And all conservatives want to discuss when it comes to border security is funding and building a wall. A wall that doesn't stop struggling white kids, or rich college kids looking for a rush, from smuggling in people and fentanyl. There are better options to decreasing illegal migration and the drugs getting across, but conservatives don't want to listen and compromise. It's always, "our way, or the highway," so nothing gets done.

[@danhelwig]

Right on, the border is a comfortable distraction from many other serious unaddressed issues.

[@jabezranchart1915]

I live on the border in Cochise County and we have contacted our Arizona representatives and they do nothing. It is scary down here. I post all over social media about this and people think I am crazy.

[@Catsmuse3396]

All over the Valley vehicle accidents killing pedestrians by the migrants, this is out of control and cartel Katie Hobbs has created this mess

[@Mafiaagg742]

Sleep with it in chambers out a few men outside while you sleep or hire me I’ll give you flat rate

[@suzycatipiller821]

Carry a loaded gun. I believe you and it and is now up to you to protect yourself...These guys should not be put in this situation.

[@JOEDIRTERULEZ]

LAW ENFORCEMENT DONT FIX THE PROBLEM..BECAUSE THEY CAN GET ENDLESS OVERTIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND THEN CRY ABOUT IT TO FOX SPEWS

[@siennavanlife9502]

Have been planning to move to Cochise county for the past five years. My friends and family are concerned about being so close to the border with not a lot of neighbors around. What would you recommend for a future resident?

[@thesewingeyedoc]

I live in Cochise County. Our city is less than 20 miles from the border. I have lived in this county for over 20 years. There have been a lot of accidents over the 20 years where innocent folks have gotten killed just going about their day. So sad. I wish they would secure our border.

[@judycovington732]

I live very close to the border in Az. We see these crazy high speed chases/fatal accidents as a result , nearly daily now. We recently had two sheriff deputies hurt seriously just within the past week to week and a half. People from every walk of life/ age, killed too many times! This needs to be stopped.

[@prp3858]

It’s not about immigration reform, it’s about the White House enforcing existing laws at the border, stopping illegals from entering the country

[@bubbleone6526]

Don’t you mean about how the Whitehouse isn’t enforcing immigration laws?

[@mikesrandomvideos]

Yea their just politicizing the problem instead of doing the right thing......I think everyone should learn a lesson NEVER VOTE DEMOCRAT.

[@StevenMichaelCunningham]

It's about JUSTICE. SHELTER, FOOD, DRINK...are NECESSITIES. Vegan being what it is it solved itself long ago too. To sobriety.

[@glidercoach]

What about it do they want to reform? Are they not happy with the annual number allowed in? It's more than any other country.

[@philipnenadov6157]

I caught that, too. The reporter was trying to say the sheriff was upset because of no border reform. The sheriff was upset because there was no wall. Nice spin CBS.

[@bnutti2537]

When the consequence is a slap on the wrist, why would these people stop smuggling?

[@ejicon3099]

The work that these deputies do on a daily basis isn't only for local Arizona residents but for the entire country. Thank you to all 99 deputies for risking your lives to protect us all. Hoping for a speedy recovery for deputy Chris.

[@underdog4255]

They would do more to help this country if they would arrest the government officials who are opening up our borders for dereliction, insurrection, sedition and treason. This is a controlled opposition piece ... all it's doing is telling you what we all already know, without offering the only real solution.

[@joemungus6063]

We don’t need “new laws” we just need to enforce the already existing ones.

[@emnurse2056]

Update - The Cochise County Deputy is having complications and not doing well. 💙🙏 - Praying here in Tucson

[@dammitdan106]

It is unclear in the video but the injured Deputy is in fact Deputy Oletski. From KVOA: TUCSON (KVOA) - A GoFundMe has been started for the Cochise County deputy that was injured after he fell 15 feet from a bridge after attempting to stop a smuggler driver from fleeing from law enforcement. Injured Cochise County Sheriff's deputy undergoes 4 hour surgery Injured Cochise County Sheriff's deputy undergoes 4 hour surgery TUCSON (KVOA) - The Cochise County Sheriff's Deputy who was injured during a high speed chas… 43-year-old Christopher Oletski was attempting to stop a smuggler driver by deploying a tire deflation device and fell 15 feet. (endquote)

[@cynthiamcgee4829]

Prayers for that deputy may God grant him complete healing. 🙏🙏

[@FluxyMiniscus]

Thanks for the update- We have a close up view of this mania here in SoAZ. It makes me think twice about any drives on our highways (which are deadly enough without the speeding smugglers causing chaos). I used to live in Bisbee in the late 90’s… back when pot smuggling by the local brewer was the biggest issue for law enforcement. Those days have long gone.

[@sandyshore8787]

Dear Jesus, I ask for the complete healing of Officer Christopher Oletski in your name Jesus Christ, have mercy, Amen.

[@Frank-eu3dr]

@@sandyshore8787 May Dear Jesus also watch over all of the immigrants on their journey here and may he deliver them here safely amen 🙏🏽

[@theirmom4723]

Congress doesn't care...just wanting new voters

[@fsd34760]

May God give us the guidance to fix this problem.

[@joecaca4136]

Hope the dude makes a full recovery

[@MarkTurner-vs7uc]

We are at war, and losing badly. Cowardice and stupidity are the problem

[@thegoastofmccain5368]

You’ve obviously never seen a war

[@jonatand2045]

Blaming cowardice and stupidity for loosing a war. That was in vogue more than a 100 years ago.

[@CPTCHRIS1]

@@thegoastofmccain5368china fuels the cartel we are at war dude

[@leeri103]

Both sides are fueling the war Both sides want Lithium 😅

[@jonatand2045]

@@CPTCHRIS1 The war fuels the cartels. Since selling drugs is ilegal for normal people, the cartels get the inflated profits.

[@No-yv5ix]

It’s funny to me that all of the places up north that are getting the migrant buses are so upset now. They have no idea what we in Texas and Arizona deal with when it comes to cartels and the danger it brings to our communities.

[@melaniegatton]

This is beyond ridiculous!!! WTF?!?!

[@another_irate_user]

Cartels are literally terrorists.. and were not doing much about it.🤦🏾‍♂️ The threats should be neutralized as soon as possible.

[@tombev9717]

Congress needs to SUSPEND ALL ASYLUM LAWS NOW!!! NO MORE ASYLUM SEEKERS FROM ANY COUNTRY ADMITTED UNTIL THEY GET THIS UNDER CONTROL!!!

[@kenc2257]

People applying for asylum don't need to be smuggled into the USA.

[@shy3805]

​@@kenc2257they are too many running into the country all wanting asylum. It doesn't matter if their asylum seekers or whatever the border needs to be closed off.

[@Franz704]

Stop playing their political game by calling illegal immigrants “Asylum Seelers”. The only immigrants we should allow is legal immigrants like it always has been and not illegal immigrants.

[@theblondeone8426]

im a democrat, and I approve this message.

[@imo8249]

Anyone see the clown parade at the border yesterday ?

[@sashasavisha146]

The people that run our government would rather play politics than do what’s best for our country. It’s a criminal problem in Washington D.C. too.

[@sylviarivas741]

Not going stop crossing lots cops border patrol agent involved $$$

[@lsingstock1646]

Just name what politicians aren't doing anything. Can't blame all of them. Stop generalizing.

[@sashasavisha146]

@@lsingstock1646 😂

[@H43339]

​@@lsingstock1646Biden took office and the border has been basically open every sense he took office. So Democrat Politicians are the the problem.

[@justonebullet4joe]

​@@lsingstock1646I'm on the border and this is all on Biden

[@bcgambit80]

"The cartels don't care about human life, they only care about the dollar" - no wonder the U.S. government is so lenient on them - they have the same ideals.

[@seshansmith]

This has been going on as long as i can remember here in AZ. It's well known thing that you can go out there and nake money. My sister's husband's sister was doing it and died in a chase when they put the spikes at a curve. She was exactly like everyone that goes out there usually a drug addict that needs money. But this isn't a Biden thing it's been happening all my life here from Reagan to Trump to Biden

[@down-to-earth-mystery-school]

Thank you for speaking this truth, when so many in the comments are making it about a particular party. It's the fault of both parties

[@jermainesimmons2944]

Don't those teens realized they've fallen into a CARTEL TRAP?

[@mr.factoid105]

I assume they are completely disposable, with life expectancies measured in weeks

[@ricks2104]

Nope. Guaranteed they have no daddy at home or their parents want to be their best friend.

[@jimoconnor6382]

Who do you think is behind the inner city violence? Especially Chicago and St Louis?

[@allen123636]

They're going to be hanging from a overpass if they stop

[@magaareinbredhillbillies]

money talks, so where the money coming from?

[@marvn56941]

Its taken how long for CBS to finally report on the border crisis? Interesting.....

[@brentkinsworthy4999]

They only reported it because they're trying to shift blame on Congress instead of Biden🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@lizgibson5266]

I sense the unloading of sleepy joe.

[@Hdhdjdjdjsjdje]

Joe just got done eating pudding. Shh. Don’t wake him. 🤫

[@dollfacebarden8909]

My thoughts exactly @marvn

[@fuzzyguitar54]

I thought Kamala the Border Czar and Joe had the border under control and that there is no crisis? FJB

[@texnewmexneen]

Thanks for bringing awareness

[@homeinspectordan]

Thanks for the info, finally

[@kellycollver1931]

I live here and it's scary I'm afraid riding my bike to my jobs.

[@debbiejohnson7758]

Things were improving when Trump was POTUS.

[@TheRealdal]

That’s because of title 42 that was enacted because of Covid. When that was ended, all Biden did was go back to the regular laws. It’s republicans that have thwarted immigration reform for decades. Then they block funding and blame democrats. If you want laws to change, republicans need to come to the table with reform and funding. In fact Lindsay Graham and Marco Rubio both introduced legislation in 2006 and 2013 but it was rejected and have since gone radical right and republicans can’t just keep blaming democrats but bring no solutions to the table.

[@mizell306]

No they weren't

[@strykerentllc]

@@mizell306 Yes they were drastically improving. Trump implemented Title 42, the remain in Mexico policy (January 2019) & the wall was being built (Proclamation 9844) - ALL actions Trump took were shown to curtail the flow of illegals into the U.S. Joe the potato shows up and ended the wall construction on DAY ONE, ends the remain in Mexico deal and ended Title 42 in addition to telling them, "YOU SHOULD COME!"... Were you off the grid or something??? If you were, then it's understandable that you'd publicly state for the entire world connected to the web to see your comment that Trump's actions were ineffective. The reason it took so long to enact Trump's policies is because the Democrats controlled the Congress from 2018 forward and fought him for border wall funding every step of the way, and Paul Ryan kept stringing Trump along prior to the midterm elections. It pays to be informed and hopefully you're more informed now.

[@cjmulligan1133]

@@mizell306Yes, they definitely were! And now Brandon is doing so much better with our “secure border”? Please feel free to explain and share your great wisdom of all the great things Brandon has done to help this country.

[@Saved-by-Zero]

One president can cause SO much chaos. Fentenol, smuggling, cartel weapons cashes and IED's at the border 😮

[@setituptoblowitup]

Stay safe and strong thank you for your work CC👊❤️‍🔥🇺🇲🗽⚖️

[@localj9369]

Speedy recovery Deputy! You are a hero! Prayers are with you, your family and your fellow cops.

[@bwray5054]

He should think thing through next time.

[@lindak7499]

When was the last time YOU were out there doing his type of job??@@bwray5054

[@eligomez4434]

It is actually not her fault lmao

[@lindak7499]

My comment listed below was posted under the wrong comment - sorry@@bwray5054

[@jahmanborneo1343]

Dude took a fall and is in pieces. Seems he's not cut out for the job.

[@sharonreilly2202]

Put the blame where it belongs. Current administration. This is done by design.

[@rdallas81]

Facts

[@fluxcapacitor1621]

If Republicans wanted a secure border and strong country then they wouldn't continually undermine tax revenue and drive our nation deep into debt. They cut taxes for the wealthy at every opportunity then whine because we can't afford unlimited border protection. Put the blame on Republican freeloaders that refuse to pay taxes for border enforcement. Then there's the fact that Trump's sanctions on Venezuela are fueling the immigration.

[@DisconnectingMoreandMore]

This is complete lunacy.

[@timbradley1249]

If you’re a U.S. citizen helping to make this mess . You should receive special charges

[@tonyparrish2063]

I have lived and worked this Border and this county for 32 years, I have been involved in countless numbers of alien smuggling cases over the years and have seen the tragic results of this crap, these young men and women are in great danger while trying to suppress this crime without the help of our degenerate president and his administration who don't care about us or the citizens of this country a second deputy was injured less than 48 hours after the first, this crap needs to stop and stop NOW Mark is doing everything he can to ensure the safety of our County, and our communities, but we all need to ensure that Washington hears us because, this Border is not secure and anyone who says it is, is a bold face lying coward and that goes for Joe Biden and his entire administration, help my Sheriff and help my Deputies, and help my friends. Tony Parrish...Cochise County AZ

[@roberthawke349]

You got that right this administration are nothing but traitors to the UNITED STATES AND ALL SHOULD BE TRIED AND FOUND GUILTY AND WELL I WILL LEAVE THE SENTENCE TO YOUR IMAGINATION.

[@horsehide3039]

I hear you, Tony. JM here, out in DA, no one has more experience with this crap than you do. Best wishes

[@AmericanTeacher-USA]

So Tony....... in 30 years of living here, what have YOU done to secure the southern border of Cochise county? Oh, that's right - nothing. STOP BLAMING EVERYONE BUT YOURSELF - AND YOUR OLD RANCHER FRIENDS. Build a fence, put up some signs, patrol the road along the border; provide wildlife nature tours and HELP your fellow citizens REDIRECT all these migrants to the Douglas Port of Entry ! There, at least, they can get help and be processed !

[@trublu3483]

​@@AmericanTeacher-USAyou are sick. They don't need to get processed. They need to get REPELLED BY PATRIOTS who care about USA taxpayers first. How many jobs in restaurants, bars, delivery services are being overtaken by illegal immigrants that could've gone to city residents?! It's treason and that's that

[@raysplace6548]

@@AmericanTeacher-USA Yea.. And when they're done- maybe they can sit around a camp fire, roasting marshmallows & telling ghost stories..

[@thomastaylor6699]

To the officer's who are putting their lives on the line, I just want to thank you for upholding the laws of the land and keeping our borders safer. Your job is dangerous and sometimes thankless, but keep up the good work!

[@williamwilson6499]

To the officer’s what?

[@mallorywoods3653]

You could help by voting Republicans to a majority House and Senate in 2024. That’s what I’m voting for.

[@bigyoppa3403]

But they let hundreds of thousands over the boarder in the last month or so, they do nothing but what the government says. They ain’t here to protect us they here to protect the tyranny in office, they get no respect

[@ViolentThoughts]

True but ......

[@toddmyers1586]

Officer's is posession; officers is plural

[@franciscajauregui6022]

Thank you for your bravery

[@yulissalara7679]

Great reporting!

[@TheLanden11]

I am from south Texas, 99 miles from the borders where I grew up. This girl I went to high school with was caught and put in jail for human smuggling.

[@justingeturgun]

I live in san diego 4 miles from the border. They have ads on Craigslist and fb allows them to have promoted job listings literally stating exactly what their doing

[@purple9533]

Alright Arizonans. This is our community, our state, our home, the place where your children should be safe. A place where family trips to the Grand Canyon or camping shouldn’t come with these fears. We need to stop this now. We need to stand up. We need our voices heard. It’s going to be a long and hard battle where going to feel like it’s not worth it anymore. You’re going to feel like quitting. But we can’t. Please stand up! We are losing our home to evil.

[@robertlyman9789]

It’s an invasion!

[@sandyshore8787]

Yes, the citizens of Arizona need to have a large protest, with as many people as you can get. You need to continue daily until you get the attention you need to stop this dangerous and lethal , ILLEGAL immigration crisis. It’s got to stop! Your state has the right to close the border yourself, with the action from your state , the Governor and National Guard and police. Declare a state of emergency!

[@Wendy-in9wu]

I agree..my family has been in the casa grande/vekol valley since 1881 ..if we don't stand together and handle the problem ourselves ,it will never get done..it's become obvious that government has become pro illegals and anti American.. the increase in child abuse,drug deaths violent crimes,theft,fires,accidents ,child trafficking is all related to Arizona and the nation being overrun by a group of people looking to exploit our resources ,and country..

[@ufchighlights1]

It’s called guns. Use them.

[@m118lr]

Amen! BEST POST!

[@DesertSageRocks]

God Bless & Protect our Deputies!!

[@lourdesprudencio5647]

Omg, this is so SAD....

[@HikeColorado]

Where is Governor Katie Hobbs in all of this? Why hasn’t she deployed the National Guard to help with this crisis? They also need drones to help curtail these trafficking operations.

[@sixgunmiller6198]

In my opinion she is Cartel compromised

[@Catsmuse3396]

Heard Katie Hobb had the border welded open, she has put all Arizona citizens in danger look how many vehicle accidents killing peoples all caused by migrants

[@tonistarnes5946]

Why did y’all vote for Democrats

[@KristinaTurnerAquarius]

Mormon cartel

[@sixgunmiller6198]

thats just it we didn't@@tonistarnes5946

[@exploringwithbellanoche1286]

It’s sad what this country have become, one big giant cesspool we’re living in and the government could care less👹

[@jenniferrevilla5298]

Unfortunately, the government is creating it!

[@Frank-eu3dr]

It’s been a cesspool for the past 300 years.

[@ramblinralph7609]

Actually the federal government is the cause of the cesspool.

[@horsefly1020]

It's what they want.

[@CGC13D]

Or is it the greatest country the world has ever known … I’ve heard it both ways 🤷🏽

[@jameschryst7776]

I been talking about this for 50 years. No one listened. Now every one understands.😊 good luck America

[@talitapalm1716]

My husband and I we went to visit Tombstone in May 2023, we stopped by for lunch and there was a weird vibe on the city, we didnt know what it was but we noticed for the ppl that surrounded us.

[@jaytee2642]

I live in Cochise Cty, about an hour north of the border. I'd like to go down to Sierra Vista for some of my shopping, but I go to Tucson instead. There is still risk, but I think it's less than being on one of the highways leading north from the border. I hate this Administration and the free-for-all that it has created regarding immigration.

[@VictoryAviation]

I used to be stationed at Fort Huachuca from 2005 - 2008. Even then I remember pursuits happening from illegals coming in, even on the military base itself. However it was NOTHING like the frequency that is happening now. That’s just insane. I enjoyed my time in AZ so much. It makes me sad that the borders have become such a problem and without the proper response.

[@VictoryAviation]

@@Abcd-jz4gp The back side (South) of the base is not far from the Mexico border. I think most of the illegal border crossers had no idea an Army base was there.

[@Samantha-nx6sz]

They’re also recruiting teenagers for retail theft, etc. wtf is going on in the world

[@HBKshowstopper]

TikTok should be banned everywhere in the US, besides the fact that a Chinese company owns the platform. It causes much more harm than good especially to the under 18 age group.

[@allancarreon5679]

@@HBKshowstoppersounds more like a parenting issue honestly

[@gemaperez6415]

I love how they say "turned" human smugglers, like didn't know what they were getting into.

[@stevenguatemoc1509]

My ❤ goes out the the victims of human trafficking!

[@elrobo3568]

I have been a police officer and deputy along the Arizona border for 46 years. Another county that has a huge problem with illegals is Pinal county. The illegals come across the border and through Pinal county and there have been a number of multiple fatalities from the "mule drivers" crashing and killing many illegals.This is without being pursued by law enforcement. this has been a huge problem since Obama's lenient border treatment and now is of epidemic proportions.This will not change until the border is treated like a border and not open.

[@jonatand2045]

What does the police think of the failed war on drugs increasing immigration and wasting their resources i wonder.

[@jamesburke3803]

I live here in Cochise county, right on the border. CBS points the finger at congress shutting down, and not passing laws. This is ignorant. There are plenty of laws, but they mean nothing if they are not enforced.

[@sylviarivas741]

It's a big $$ maker not going end ever as along thers jobs $$ free home food

[@andyavila9162]

Can't that road be temporarily closed.?? Is law enforcement only allowed to do so much.??

[@Readit4Life_2Chron7_14]

Obama didn’t start this problem. This is short-sighted view and using politics to solve a problem that’s existed for decades! Focus on solutions & stop using politics to fan other useless fires. I’ve seen this problem firsthand way before Obama got in office. Let’s use THE ONLY mechanisms left to try to get lawmakers to get up off their Congressional butts & make real changes in our laws to make a dent in this problem. There are too many law makers & our own law enforcement government officials that have turned to this dark side in support because THEY are making money from it. America & Americans has been for sale for centuries because of the Root of All Evil = $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[@corruptsociety9146]

God bless these deputies

[@Ef0333]

You mean hell because will burn in hell they work for demons

[@corruptsociety9146]

@@Ef0333 no

[@roadkillgravy5168]

​@@corruptsociety9146some of them do.

[@Ef0333]

Yes 100%@@corruptsociety9146

[@jaytee2642]

​@@Ef0333 What's your problem with enforcing our border? Who are you calling demons? And why?

[@Raelven]

Parents not teaching teens that hard work and morals are the way, not criminal activity for a fast buck.

[@slabfab49]

Eye opening 🤦🏽‍♂️all of a sudden we’ve been yelling from the top of the hill the day he took office

[@zaidshirbaz156]

I wish the hero officer speedy recovery. 🙏🏼

[@dirttdude]

Its so odd, just three weeks ago human smuggling in rural Arizona was a conspiracy theory

[@sharonharrison3611]

God bless these officers!

[@davidg4419]

Grew up in this county. Beautiful area. The people are miserable. This is one of many problems down there

[@consciousobjector2507]

Be prepared *at all times* to defend yourself with deadly force against these criminals.

[@consciousobjector2507]

@@user-mj9lq9vp3w I imagine that will happen once the barbaric murders really take off.

[@user-mj9lq9vp3w]

@@consciousobjector2507 we should get to work before that starts happening, so that no innocent people are barbarically murdered.

[@TheSadlerandrea]

Yeah cops are a real problem #acab #ftp

[@TheSadlerandrea]

​@@user-mj9lq9vp3wyou're a little late, my dude. People be getting killed by pigs everyday.

[@fluxcapacitor1621]

Spread the fear.

[@vectoraerialimaging774]

The politicians of both parties are disgusting for allowing this BS to continue! Vote Them Out!!

[@yatox8]

CLear out congress!

[@rileyspence1403]

Conservatives are allowing it liberals want it to happen so blatantly and obviously extremely bad!!

[@Nick-li3ut]

Both parties? Who stopped enforcing immigration laws and allow them to flow into our country unfettered?

[@user-mj9lq9vp3w]

Lol you think they'd be doing this if voting mattered?

[@garcjr]

Remember Republicans want the illegal immigrants for the cheap labor (because they never go after those employers) and the Democrats need the votes.

[@sharonashcraft6358]

Just ridiculous Bless all officers involved and keep them safe

[@hera7884]

Rest in Peace America

[@Noctural-Notions]

That's really something that young folks are being enticed to do this dirty work. And out of state folk too. I just moved to the Cochise county & only recently learned of the problem here. Hope that deputy recovers from his injury's ok.

[@theinstructor2687]

Deal very harshly with these people when they are caught. They know exactly what they're doing. It's stupid to engage in this activity, and stupidity should hurt.

[@user-en2fo1sw8f]

Do you really think a teenager knows and is fully aware of anything they are doing 🎉 whistle blower they don't they are too gullible and neieve to care , show them a pile of money and see if they care.

[@BillyBoB_508]

@@user-en2fo1sw8f that's his point. Set examples.

[@user-en2fo1sw8f]

@@BillyBoB_508 Education starts at home and children are given too much sjiutdgn today and they haven't earned any of it they are brought up entitled to it mind about everything . Did the car battery overload or get overheated and just burst into flame's Or was it a controlled thing by using a burner cellphone to set fire when pulled over 🤔🧐🤔

[@van6278]

@@user-en2fo1sw8f Regardless of age they know a criminal act. They could get a job at Dell Taco for $18 per hour and be an outstanding young person with good morals. 17-year-old children can show the community and mom and dad that they aren't a POS low life.

[@van6278]

@@user-en2fo1sw8f I couldn't be a parent today with intitled kids because they'd be homeless.

[@CatchingDinosaurs]

i have said for the last five years once we see the same level of cartel violence here as we do in Mexico it will be a sign its close to the collapse.

[@Premier-Media-Group]

As a citizen of Cochise County, I can attest to the stories explained in this report.

[@1wog4ever]

Pray for the officers involved and putting their lives on the line.

[@judas7585]

ACAB

[@adrianchavez2639]

don’t pray for them.

[@robertnix1999]

Not even!!! police officers deserve nothing.

[@CbusRon]

No reason to pray! You need to vote different! People voted for this because the fear campaign ran against Trump. This country is going down fast now. So vote! Faith without works is dead!

[@unbreakable7633]

Problem is, cops are part of the problem. Read John Whitehead's A GOVERNMENT OF WOLVES: THE EMERGING AMERICAN POLICE STATE. I don't trust cops any more than criminals.

[@katherineveras1577]

They should protect the lifes and identities of these officers should be protected!

[@seanmichael7714]

At 00:13 sounds like somebody started using a vacuum! 🤣🤣🤣

[@user-ws9cn9zp1d]

I once lived in Cochise County ten years ago, and it was bad back then. The border was 10 minutes away.

[@kryptosuperdoggaming]

All you have to do is ignore them and block there social media pages.

[@kodiakkeith]

I live in rural Cochise County. I despise the current administration for its border policies, but even under past administrations the border was wide open. The Border Patrol has always left the rural stretches open, keeping their shiny cars on the blacktop roads where citizens could see them. Security Theater. If you take a 4WD vehicle out on the dirt stretches along the border (Geronimo trail east of Douglas is a good example) you can 100 miles through the desert along the border and not see a single BP vehicle. That has always been the case.

[@JAHDUBProductions]

I agree. I lived in Huachuca City and I have l still have property in Pearce. I drove cab and street sweepers there and I saw some crazy things. I stopped driving because I couldn't trust any situation. Even legally driving for legal companies. But it's not new. It's been that way.

[@staywell7217]

They need to increase more US Border Patrol Agents.

[@walmartynotc]

Yup both sides cahoots and just deflect . Not me it's the other sides

[@DimitriosChannel]

They were shipping them to separate states while we were forced to stay home during the pandemic. Sadly with the source code and delayed patchesvotingdoesn'tmatteranymore. We just have to wait this out or unless someone grows some balls. Good luck America and Sadly the world.

[@justsomedudeyouknow8372]

When was there ever a president that didn't have the same policies that are in place now? I dont think the border is any more open now compared to the past. This just my personal opinion and not a slight on anything you're saying.

[@user-du4ky2fy7q]

A fractured pelvis would put you out of work for at least 12 months. And another 12 months to go through PT and the whole work comp process. They should start a go-fund me for that deputy.

[@TheChuyDewy]

I drove through there and had no idea

[@purses-puppies-politics]

This is unbelievable. And none of these people are facing any real consequences

[@leav388]

Consequences? In America?? You must be over 40?

[@melissacooke2166]

I am so sorry for what happened! I know it doesn’t help at all and neither does time. The pain remains and seems to get worse with the time you were with them last. My step son was like a best friend…more than that. More than a step son and he overdosed on heroine in my house. I saw him after he died and it is a site I can never forget. My prayers will be with all of you.

[@DavidFardenJr]

Just sad, so sad.

[@Skateandcreate9]

*THANK YOU LAW ENFORCEMENT!* *SINCERELY, A NON CRIMINAL!*

[@Hoes_Mad]

This sounds like something only a criminal would say

[@echoecho1913]

DHS = Department of Human Smuggling

[@sherriejones1994]

😂 that's a good one 💯💯💯

[@echoecho1913]

@sherriejones1994 it actually wasn't mine. It is coined from another poster but, it's to good to pass up

[@7H470NE6UY]

20yr Marine almost taken out for a misplaced step. Wow

[@bakoguy5330]

So sad. I get it, but when it’s like a friend told me at a very young age. I was like you would go to jail for 2k? That’s crazy to me, and the reply was 2k is a lot of money when you don’t have it! That being over 15 years old, it has guided a lot of my judgment till this day!

[@MarbleForkBand]

Why are you all 'acting' so surprised. Maybe you should cover stories like this before it gets out of control. Let's GO Brandon!

[@MONKEYMADNZ]

America is waiting on officials elected to pass laws, to get their lives together. Obviously you didn’t pay attention in school about the branches of government.

[@ilovemycat1575]

For all the US citizens who try to smuggle anyone in,s/b 10 yrs prison!

[@latyshal.2286]

Agreed.

[@terryl.cooper]

I'm all for BP becoming judge, jury, and executioner. Leave enough dead bodies along the roadside and see if it doesn't work as a deterrent.

[@okkkkkk950]

that's why the border patrol down here in the valley help cross more people than regular citizens 😇 easy money , everyone is corrupt and they dont go to prison at all LOL.

[@Skinnymoose]

They are all Biden Democrats.

[@marwatson7408]

I absolutely agree anyone caught smuggling illegals into the country should automatically get a prison sentence.

[@steveatlas1546]

Thanks for actually showing what so many were denying.

[@LuisFlores-qb4tj]

Free my boy Gerry!! Greene County baby 🫡

[@domfel2123]

Deploy the army and put checkpoints every 5 miles

[@theblondeone8426]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@GDG_650]

Yes! Fewer guns will be able to travel down south!!!

[@yoshisaidit7250]

How would that happen? all the military is in other countries killing innocent people for your government.

[@ronnishafranklin1289]

God bless them for standing up for what’s right and giving them strength to fight ❤

[@yoshisaidit7250]

Timothy 2-12

[@OPflaker]

This is wild

[@TiffASUgrad]

I wish this news report did not provide information regarding the shortage of Deputies or often not having backup.

[@jrtstrategicapital560]

Kudos to all the law enforcement agents ..well done…we appreciate all your hard efforts and care ! 💪🏻

[@deadbeats4894]

The ones cutting fences or the ones helping the 1000 mile conga line across the Rio?