Torched Cartel SUV
The torched remains of a cartel driven SUV that was part of a two vehicle attempt to cross the border in the early hours of May 14, 2016, lies on the Mexican side of the border where it will probably remain well into the next century.
While the perpetrators were able to cut through the steel barrier with a cutting torch, this Ford Explorer became buried in the sand when the perpetrators attempted to pull the large piece of the barrier that they had cut free into Mexico, in order to drive their vehicle(s) into the United States.
The Border Patrol spent the rest of the day playing "wack-a-mole" with about ten individuals from this group who were trying to cross the border without the use of their vehicles.
The cartel must have come back and striped the SUV before they torched it because the plates and the wheel rims are obviously missing.
International Border Between Coyote Wells and Calexico - Imperial County California.
(November 20, 2016)
Torched Cartel SUV
The torched remains of a cartel driven SUV that was part of a two vehicle attempt to cross the border in the early hours of May 14, 2016, lies on the Mexican side of the border where it will probably remain well into the next century.
While the perpetrators were able to cut through the steel barrier with a cutting torch, this Ford Explorer became buried in the sand when the perpetrators attempted to pull the large piece of the barrier that they had cut free into Mexico, in order to drive their vehicle(s) into the United States.
The Border Patrol spent the rest of the day playing "wack-a-mole" with about ten individuals from this group who were trying to cross the border without the use of their vehicles.
The cartel must have come back and striped the SUV before they torched it because the plates and the wheel rims are obviously missing.
International Border Between Coyote Wells and Calexico - Imperial County California.
(November 20, 2016)