Cartel pirates robbing fishermen on Falcon Lake

[douglas9]

ZAPATA — Texas authorities warn boaters to stay on the U.S. side of Falcon Lake after three recent confrontations between fishermen and suspected drug cartel members.

No injuries were reported in connection with any of the three recent incidents. During each of the encounters, groups of men armed with assault rifles confronted boaters, looking for drugs and money, troopers said.

The Texas Department of Public Safety issued a bulletin Tuesday that outlined the three confrontations. The most recent occurred Sunday on the U.S. side of the lake, which spans the state’s border with Mexico, authorities said.

“We suggest they stay on this side and not go into Mexico for their own safety,” said Capt. Fernando Cervantes with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Service in Zapata. “If anything happens in Mexico, we cannot go over to Mexico.”

http://www.themonitor.com/common/printer/view.php?db=monitortx&id=38763

[liberal N proud]

1. This is why a boat is a bad idea

Besides a hole in the water in which you pour your money, then you have to worry about pirates.


The Pirates of Falcon Lake. :rofl: Are in training to become Pirates of the Caribbean? :rofl: