Even though authorities have heavily cracked down on drug trafficking along the border, Mexican drug gangs have still remained prevalent and an ongoing problem for federal troops. It is extremely difficult to eliminate all of the gangs in some areas, because drug dealers have gradually replaced local government authority.According to the Arizona Daily Star, President Felipe Calderon has sent 24,000 troops and federal police into Mexico. They are focusing primarily on Tijuana and Acapulco, in an effort to impede some of the success these drug cartels have had. Drug trafficking was responsible for more than 2,000 killings along the border last year, according to the statistics in the Arizona Daily Star.
In an article published by the Associated Press, Campa said, "The first objective of the military operations is to regain national territory." Campa also stressed the immediate importance of working together with federal, state and local officials.
Later this year, federal officials are planning to create a vehicle registration program that would place Mexican cars with computer chips that can be scanned and located. The chips would also provide valuable information, such as the vehicle's history and also previous owners. The system is primarily targeted at the increasing number of auto-thefts along the border.
This computer chip plan seems like a good idea, but the technology can be easily forged or manipulated. In other words, gangs will most likely catch on, figure out a way to get passed the chips, and continue to move illegal drugs.
This crackdown on Mexican gangs will greatly benefit everyone, and hopefully make the border a safer place. Mexico's lack of control and well-known corruption will slowly become a major problem for the United States. More importantly, our own counties in southern Tucson would feel unsafe because of the proximity to the border.
It is dangerous to send troops to the border, but at this point, the sooner the better these Mexican gangs are put in jail. Hopefully, with time, the lives of these people living on the border will drastically improve because authorities will regain control of the border.
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