Earlier today, local Rio Grande Valley media outlets reported on an alleged kidnapping of a Border Patrol agent. Reputed Mexican cartel members apparently phoned in a threat.
BREAKING: La Joya PD confirms death threats were made via 911 by a cartel member who claims they kidnapped a Border Patrol agent @kgbt #RGV
— Nadia Galindo (@NadiaGalindoTV) December 26, 2014
In the latest development, the Border Patrol has issued a statement that doesn’t do much to provide reassurance.
Not confirmed nor dispelled yet. Cartel Claims They've Kidnapped A Border Patrol Agent… http://t.co/rlnimSgpgj
— Miguel Yanez (@myanez16) December 26, 2014
@SassyJerseyGirl no confirmation an agent has been kidnapped. BP is still working to contact all off-duty agents.
— Nadia Galindo (@NadiaGalindoTV) December 26, 2014
#RGV Border Patrol Union @rgv3307 commenting about reported agent abduction. Kidnapping STILL unfounded. Union statement online @krgv now.
— Melissa Correa (@KRGV_Melissa) December 26, 2014
The local Border Patrol union has also issued a statement.
#RGV Border Patrol Union @rgv3307 commenting about reported agent abduction. Kidnapping STILL unfounded. Union statement online @krgv now.
— Melissa Correa (@KRGV_Melissa) December 26, 2014
Meanwhile…
Official: Kidnappings, Home Invasions on the Rise in the Rio Grande Valley, TX http://t.co/2WGQFBPLLP #securetheborder
— BORDER PATROL RGVTX (@rgv3307) December 16, 2014
All’s safe and sound in Hawaii, though, where President Sporty Spice is getting his game on while media lapdogs drool.
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