A New Alert

United States Consulate General Guadalajara

PLEASE CIRCULATE THIS IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT TO

AS MANY AMERICAN CITIZENS AS POSSIBLE

Security Message for U.S. Citizens:

Arrest of Transnational Criminal Organization Associates

Date: June 12, 2012

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The U.S. Embassy alerts U.S. citizens traveling and residing in Mexico to the enhanced potential for violence related to today’s arrests of Transnational Criminal Organization (TCO) associates and family members residing in the United States.

This morning, U.S. federal law enforcement agents arrested associates and family members of a senior Zeta member, and seized property and assets within the United States. These arrests could result in some form of retaliation and/or anti-American violence. Given the history and resources of this violent TCO, the U.S. Embassy urges U.S. citizens to maintain a low profile and a heightened sense of awareness.

U.S. citizens traveling and residing abroad should enroll in the Smart Travelers Enrollment Program(STEP) at the following website: https://travelregistration.state.gov/. U.S. citizens without internet access may enroll directly at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate at their destination. By enrolling, U.S. citizens make it easier for the Embassy to contact them in case of emergency.

The U.S. Consulate General in Guadalajara is located at 175 Progreso Street, Col. Americana, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. The U.S. Consulate General in Guadalajara’s telephone number is 011 52 33 3268 2100; the fax number is 011 52 33 3825 1951. For after-hours emergencies, please call 011 52 33 3268 2145.

The U.S. Consular Agency in Puerto Vallarta is located at Paseo de los Cocoteros #85; Sur Paradise Plaza, Interior Local L-7, Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, C.P. 63732. The U.S. Consular Agency in Puerto Vallarta’s telephone numbers are 011 52 322 222 0069 & 011 52 322 223 3301; the fax number is 011 52 322 223 0074. For after-hours emergencies, please call 011 52 33 3268 2145.

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http://openchannel.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/06/12/12188012-nyt-feds-bust-us-horse-racing-operation-allegedly-bankrolled-by-drug-cartel-figure

Here is a link to the full NEW YORK TIMES story:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/13/us/drug-money-from-mexico-makes-its-way-to-the-racetrack.html?_r=1

WOW..

Geez, for a million a month you'd think they could get the whole horse, not just a quarter.

Yes but it was the front quarter.

Axixic wrote:Geez, for a million a month you'd think they could get the whole horse, not just a quarter.

That was funny...

Mainecoons wrote:Yes but it was the front quarter.

Okay - that took me awhile but I got it eventually. Godfather reference.

(Hate when someone bests one of my jokes. Grrr.)

Mmmmm, I think it's the quarter that contains the nose - the part that goes over the line first.

Imagine the pressure a jockey must feel riding horses owned by the zetas,no wonder they had so many winners.

Wonder what percentage of their winnings the jockeys have to kick back for protection?

CheenaGringo wrote:Wonder what percentage of their winnings the jockeys have to kick back for protection?

None,they just have to win or else...

More details coming out on the race horse aspect. Rumors that they were paying $10K to have opposing horses held at the starting gate. The classic is that apparently the stable was commonly referred to as the "Zeta stable" by people at the track. Apparently the Feds are now paying for the continued care of at least 12 of the over 400 horses owned by this syndicate.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47838355/ns/local_news-albuquerque_nm/#.T9yQyGUYlaE
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47838353/ns/local_news-albuquerque_nm/#.T9yQ0GUYlaE

I'll take a couple!

Can you handle the $200,000USD in maintenance costs?

lol
What do you think?

viajero wrote:

CheenaGringo wrote:Wonder what percentage of their winnings the jockeys have to kick back for protection?

None,they just have to win or else...

Actually I think it was the other jockeys had to hold back or else..... what kind of fool would try to beat the Zeta horse?

Merry