Phoenix Kidnappings and the Mexican Connection
Phoenix is officially the kidnapping capital of the United States. With an average of more than one kidnapping per day it is easy to see that this problem has gotten out of control. Reports from abc news and local affiliates have been pouring in over the past few years but nothing seems to slow down the frightening trend.
When people think of kidnappings, the automatic mental photo is of a child. The majority of kidnapping victims, in fact, are adults and are usually related to drugs. Most believe the huge number of kidnappings in Phoenix, in particular, is directly related to the increase in Mexican drug cartel influence in the area.
Mexico is plagued by a gritty underground of drug cartels and their accompanying violent ways. The Mexican drug trade is pushing further and further into the United States. Mexican drug related crime is expanding across the country, from Arizona east to Atlanta Georgia, and pushing further north. As these cartels expand their empires and their reaches grow, so does their violence and tendency towards kidnappings.
A new report issued this week from KTAR.com states that the federal government is also very interested in the kidnappings and possible Mexican connections. Federal agents are working alongside Phoenix police in an attempt to draw lines from the kidnapping epidemic and the Mexican drug trade.
Using the specifics of each crime the investigators hope to learn what, for certain, is driving this trend. By examining victims, their backgrounds, their illicit drug use and dealings, as well as any communications with Mexican connections, the investigators can determine if the crimes are linked to the horribly violent cartels of our Southern neighbor.
Drugs are responsible for many crimes in our area and across the country in general. Drug charges fill up our courtrooms and nonviolent drug offenders fill our prisons. Whether you are charged with simple possession or distributing, facing drug charges now can be very frightening.
If you are accused of criminal drug charges in Arizona, call me for a consultation on your case.
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