Cochise Co. Sheriff concerned as teen involvement with cartel smuggling rises

Sierra Vista, Arizona (KGUN) — For Cochise County law enforcement, traffic stops are turning into high-speed chases. Some people in the diver’s seat aren’t even old enough to get a driver’s license. “Social media has become a popular recruitment tool for cartels. Mark Danells said. Surprising Fact: According to Dannells, nearly 99% of underage smugglers […]

Correctional officer suspected of smuggling drugs into jail in Phoenix

A Maricopa County prison officer was arrested Wednesday afternoon on suspicion of trying to smuggle fentanyl and methamphetamine into Lower Buckeye Jail. At a press conference in Phoenix, Sheriff Paul Penzon said lawmakers had arrested 26-year-old Andrés Salazar after he placed him on leave. According to Penzone, Salazar worked with inmates to get about 100 […]