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Why no military at La Paz checkpoint?

CP - 10-19-2010 at 02:23 PM

Going to La Paz and back last week we were surprised to see no military at the checkpoint. Juts some un-uniformed very pleasant federal thug type cops. We go through there a couple of times a year and never saw it so empty of military life. Whats up?

Bajahowodd - 10-19-2010 at 02:28 PM

Went through twice earlier this month. Military there both times. However, each time, there were guys in civilian clothes, and each time, they interjected themselves into the situation, each time with humorous banter. Don't know what their capacity is. But that was the only checkpoint we passed that didn't have military only.

comitan - 10-19-2010 at 02:41 PM

You were just lucky.

karenintx - 10-19-2010 at 03:02 PM

Friends of ours driving back from the USA - Cabo last week reported the samething...no Military check outside of La Paz. That was on Wednesday.

Barry A. - 10-19-2010 at 03:06 PM

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Originally posted by CP
Going to La Paz and back last week we were surprised to see no military at the checkpoint. Juts some un-uniformed very pleasant federal thug type cops. We go through there a couple of times a year and never saw it so empty of military life. Whats up?

"thug type"????????? So even when they are "pleasant" they are catagorized as "thug types". Hmmmmmmmmmm, how depressing. Interesting depiction!!!! Perhaps they should all just go back to Mexico DF and let the cartels reign suppreme. :no:

Barry

Bajahowodd - 10-19-2010 at 04:21 PM

I'm with Barry here. The guys in civvies were very cordial.

However, the original post really deserves some thought, inasmuch as everyone must wonder why a military checkpoint has no military, as well as who are those other guys.

Brief aside. Several years ago, when Calderon was running, on election weekend, we headed back North from Cabo. I'm guessing it was because they decided to deploy troops for the election, and it was before the major violence flared, there were absolutely no troops, nor anyone else, with the exception of a girl selling churros at any of the permanent checkpoints.

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bajabass - 10-19-2010 at 04:55 PM

Could it have anything to do with 100 tons of pot making it all the way to TJ the other day?? :?:

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comitan - 10-19-2010 at 04:58 PM

Bass

I don't think we grow pot down here, to much sun and not enough water.

[Edited on 10-19-2010 by comitan]

toneart - 10-19-2010 at 05:01 PM

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Originally posted by comitan
Bass

I don't think we grow pot down here, to much sun and not enough water.

[Edited on 10-19-2010 by comitan]

bajabass - 10-19-2010 at 05:35 PM

I really don't think they would bring it in through Baja Sur. Too many checkpoints on the long trip north, but you never know! One big boat unloads into 5 trucks, and we got us a cannibis convoy Rubber Duck! :biggrin:

monoloco - 10-19-2010 at 05:49 PM

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Originally posted by Barry A.

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Barry

I doubt they get too many shrinking violets applying for the job. :lol:

rob - 10-20-2010 at 01:25 PM

I was told that the local military district had sent a large contingent to Tabasco to help with the flood damage.

Bajahowodd - 10-20-2010 at 01:37 PM

That may be the case. Priorities. Remember that those guys at the checkpoint are full-blown trained military; not meter maids. So, if the military has to prioritize, they will. Still doesn't give me a clue as to who the guys in the civvies were. But since I had two passes, have to say these guys were fluent in English and in a playful mood. Guys who have real jobs somewhere.