BajaNomad - Get ready "tourists"- Baja Army checkpoints just for you!

Get ready "tourists"- Baja Army checkpoints just for you!

Woooosh - 9-16-2011 at 10:42 AM

Mexico has been so successful seizing pot (mota) in Baja that the Mexican Army General in command says "gringos" dressed like US Tourists are importing pot from the USA into Baja through San Ysidro.

We can forget the days of getting waved-through a checkpoint because we don't fit the profile, now we are the profile. These checkpoints are just for us and the Mexicans will be waved around this time, not us. This will be interesting and become part of the "Welcome to Baja" experience every tourist to Baja dreams of. Due to a lack of real tourists, I'm expecting to be stopped frequently- so it's time to stock up on playing cards and treats for them I guess.

http://rosaritoenlanoticia2.blogspot.com/2011/09/confirma-ej...

Mexican Army Confirms Americans Bringing Marijuana Into Mexico

The commander of the Second Military Zone, Gilberto Landeros Briseno admitted the possibility that drug traffickers are introducing marijuana from the United States to Mexico in an apparent attempt to replace the drug that has been seized in the country.

He noted that the transport could be responsible for posing as tourists, so it is said that seals and revisions will maintain the roads Baja California, without regard to any person.

The information is used vehicles with trailers to transport cargo, said the end of the ceremony commemorating the 164 anniversary of the heroic deeds of heroes children outside the military headquarters Morelos.

"There was an assurance, if I remember correctly, four months ago a passenger gringo ... (by) of the Judicial Police, then we also implemented actions to review this type of vehicles that seem all ... sometimes we have some disagreements from our neighbors, but I think it's worth and we are also aware of these problems, "Landeros said.

Revealed that drug traffickers in both countries are responsible for trafficking in marijuana.

In this regard, Secretary of Tourism, Juan Tintos Funcke, recognized the usefulness of the review checkpoints, even among visitors to the entity, which signaled that coordinates with the military authorities to request that they be nimble and do not affect the activity.

"It's another example of how in some way fulfill some function seals. We work with the military very closely. I can tell you right now are helping us a lot for tourism with the whole situation of weapons, drug trafficking, seems very difficult hunting tourism, "said tourism official.

However, Red Funcke said the military has supported those who come to Mexico for hunting and fishing and they have to use controlled equipment.

Russ - 9-16-2011 at 10:49 AM

Wouldn't be even be an issue if the Mexican government would set up weed shops along the hwy like in Calif. How stupid! A new tourist industry! :biggrin:

Oh, they have them right next to the money exchange booths. Maybe a drive thru.

[Edited on 9-16-2011 by Russ]

DENNIS - 9-16-2011 at 11:26 AM

They may say they're looking for weed, you know...that little baggy with ten joints in it, but I believe they're looking for the "self protection" firearms that may be coming across.
Taking dope to Mexico is like taking sand to the beach.

Cypress - 9-16-2011 at 11:43 AM

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Originally posted by DENNIS
They may say they're looking for weed, you know...that little baggy with ten joints in it, but I believe they're looking for the "self protection" firearms that may be coming across.
Taking dope to Mexico is like taking sand to the beach. [/quote
Yep!

ElCap - 9-16-2011 at 11:55 AM

I'm heading down with a cargo trailer next month - guess I better plan on a bit extra checkpoint time heading south!

sancho - 9-16-2011 at 12:41 PM

Show on Discovery Ch last nite, Extreme Drug Smuggling,
1 item showed Ultralight Planes, the motorized hang
gliders, coming over to Yuma/Imperial Co., dumping
300 lbs of weed, returning to Mex without landing

DENNIS - 9-16-2011 at 12:43 PM

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Originally posted by sancho
Show on Discovery Ch last nite, Extreme Drug Smuggling,
1 item showed Ultralight Planes, the motorized hang
gliders, coming over to Yuma/Imperial Co., dumping
300 lbs of weed, returning to Mex without landing

Yeah....I watched that. Next...Drones.

Woooosh - 9-16-2011 at 12:55 PM

While we're on the topic of unusual... four people being smuggled by boat from Ensenada to the USA last night were told "You're here! Swim to shore". Only problem is when they swam to shore, they were still in Mexico (downtown Rosarito). They said they paid $8000USD each for that trip. Someone made $32K and did nothing illegal according to Mexican law.

[Edited on 9-16-2011 by Woooosh]

Woooosh - 9-16-2011 at 12:57 PM

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Originally posted by ElCap
I'm heading down with a cargo trailer next month - guess I better plan on a bit extra checkpoint time heading south!

Yeah. I'm confused by the story... they say they are looking for people who look like tourists, but then they say they are looking for trailers. Maybe they are looking for people who look like tourists hauling drugs behind them in cargo trailers???

DENNIS - 9-16-2011 at 01:04 PM

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Originally posted by Woooosh
Only problem is when they swam to shore, they were still in Mexico (downtown Rosarito). They said they paid $8000USD each for that trip. Someone made $32K and did nothing illegal according to Mexican law.

Each had 8 Gs and knew how to swim?

DENNIS - 9-16-2011 at 01:06 PM

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Originally posted by Woooosh
they say they are looking for people who look like tourists, but then they say they are looking for trailers.

It's a typical bunch of government lip-service. "We're gonna do this and We're gonna do that" but all they do is nothing.

mtgoat666 - 9-16-2011 at 01:07 PM

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Originally posted by Woooosh
While we're on the topic of unusual... four people being smuggled by boat from Ensenada to the USA last night were told "You're here! Swim to shore". Only problem is when they swam to shore, they were still in Mexico (downtown Rosarito). They said they paid $8000USD each for that trip. Someone made $32K and did nothing illegal according to Mexican law.

nothing illegal? isn't fraud illegal in mexico?

re pot, legalize it and it would not be a problem. if legalized, nomads pensioners could raise it in their little gardens and sell it at local farmers market to get a little extra money to stock away in lieu of purchasing health insurance, a nest egg they will need after they vote the teabaggers into office next november which will lead to total elimination of medicare and social security and the USA returning to the dark ages.

hope!

yes we can!

DENNIS - 9-16-2011 at 01:10 PM

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Originally posted by mtgoat666
nothing illegal? isn't fraud illegal in mexico?

It would seem not. How many times have you heard of people being screwed in real estate scams and how many times have you heard of retribution or justice?
Not many.

Woooosh - 9-16-2011 at 01:29 PM

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Originally posted by mtgoat666

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Fraud? It would just be considered an expensive boat ride is all. Mexicans who get caught and sent Back to Mexico did not break a Mexican law and are released upon their return here.

Loretana - 9-16-2011 at 01:47 PM

Bob Marley and the Wailers

Rebel Music (3 O'clock Roadblock)

I, rebel music
I, rebel music
Why can't we roam this open country
Oh why can't we be what we want to be
We want to be free

3 o'clock - roadblock, curfew
And I've got to throw away
Yes I've got to throw away
Yes I've got to throw away
My little herb stalk

I, rebel music
I, rebel music :saint:

That does it! I'm putting an underground grow room into the next house I build in Baja!

jbcoug - 9-16-2011 at 02:47 PM

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Each had 8 Gs and knew how to swim?

Dennis, you're killing me. I just blew half a can of Coke all over my keyboard.

John

jbcoug - 9-16-2011 at 02:54 PM

The music reference just brought an old tune into my head:

Coming into (Bay of) Los Angeles
Bringing in a couple of keys
Don't touch my bags if you please
Mister customs man

I would suppose this would apply to military checkpoints as well

John

Brian L - 9-16-2011 at 02:55 PM

How much money are cartels spending to ship drugs north? Is there really weed heading south? I cannot believe there is one ounce of truth to that...

mtgoat666 - 9-16-2011 at 02:55 PM

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Originally posted by DENNIS

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Originally posted by mtgoat666
nothing illegal? isn't fraud illegal in mexico?

It would seem not. How many times have you heard of people being screwed in real estate scams and how many times have you heard of retribution or justice?
Not many.

the immigrants should not have paid for services before work was completed! they should pay 20% down, then have balance held in escrow for payment upon confirmation of delivery to shangrila!

woody with a view - 9-16-2011 at 02:59 PM

they caught one guy and now there onto something?

i love it..... profiling, that is!

Woooosh - 9-16-2011 at 03:08 PM

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Originally posted by Brian L
How much money are cartels spending to ship drugs north? Is there really weed heading south? I cannot believe there is one ounce of truth to that...

It is true- but I don't think people are hauling it down in trucks. Just big trash bags. Must be too much surplus pot in Cali from all the medical dispensaries. Purple Kush in Rosarito for $150 an ounce? Who says Baja isn't a bargain?

sancho - 9-16-2011 at 03:26 PM

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Originally posted by mtgoat666

if legalized, nomads pensioners could raise it in their little gardens and sell it at local farmers market to get a little extra money to stock away in lieu of purchasing health insurance, a nest egg they will need after they vote the teabaggers into office next november which will lead to total elimination of medicare and social security and the USA returning to the dark ages.

hope!

yes we can!

Goat, I generally enjoy your commentary, especially your
reminder who was in Office 2000=2008, just read
Jimmy Carter wishes Romney win the GOP Nomination,
thinks Obama stands a better chance against him

Woooosh - 9-16-2011 at 03:38 PM

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Originally posted by sancho

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Mexico isn't ready to legalize drugs yet, they want more narcos to get their fair share of $$$ first I guess.

Mexico is not ready to legalize drugs: Olvera Ruiz
http://www.frontera.info/EdicionEnLinea/Notas/Nacional/16092...

The country is not ready to legalize drugs to minimize or eradicate the violence generated by organized crime, said the governor of Hidalgo, Francisco Olvera Ruiz. The weapons to combat this phenomenon are education , employment and family values to build the country's youth, he added in an interview. The president stated that Mexico is not prepared to legalize drugs because "we are a heterogeneous society, very plural, with different cultural patterns and screens, and I do not might be time to legalize the alternative. " He explained that as a young man hopelessly work, development, "and that the roots through work, sport and education to the family, the less will be the temptation to engage in marginal or less activity will be tempted by alcohol or drug addictions. " In addition to these elements, he said Olvera Ruiz, "should be ready with the police, because they only fight the effect" of organized crime.

[Edited on 9-16-2011 by Woooosh]

DANG

bajadave1 - 9-16-2011 at 04:09 PM

Sure hope I can get my suitcase of Cash through, headin'
North.
:lol:

Lee - 9-16-2011 at 07:12 PM

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Originally posted by Woooosh
Mexico has been so successful seizing pot (mota) in Baja that the Mexican Army General in command says "gringos" dressed like US Tourists are importing pot from the USA into Baja through San Ysidro.

Boutique buds for ex-pats. Not the general public.

Those in the know would want to appear as a local, and not a tourist. Passing as Mexican isn't a bad ideal either.

Think it might take more than the Army to stem the flow, though.

Woooosh - 9-16-2011 at 07:16 PM

Distributing any drugs in Rosarito without cartel or police support would be fatal. It must be supply chain only.

[Edited on 9-17-2011 by Woooosh]

Packoderm - 9-16-2011 at 09:21 PM

The topic article must be from the Onion. So, they have confiscated so much marijuana in Baja and gringos are smuggling in marijuana from the U.S. to fill the void?

Let's just legalize the chit, get on with our lives, and make an honest living without profiteering from the prohibition. Sell the meth at drug addiction clinics at non-illicit prices with a program to reduce the doses toward eventual cessation of use. We're spending billions on a weed that is damn near free to grow and what's basically just souped up Sudafed. It's as much of a joke as Nixon's 55 MPH law was.

Woooosh - 9-16-2011 at 10:18 PM

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Originally posted by Packoderm
The topic article must be from the Onion. So, they have confiscated so much marijuana in Baja and gringos are smuggling in marijuana from the U.S. to fill the void?

Let's just legalize the chit, get on with our lives, and make an honest living without profiteering from the prohibition. Sell the meth at drug addiction clinics at non-illicit prices with a program to reduce the doses toward eventual cessation of use. We're spending billions on a weed that is damn near free to grow and what's basically just souped up Sudafed. It's as much of a joke as Nixon's 55 MPH law was.

I know importing pot to Mexico sounds crazy, but where do you expect the illicit drug growers to sell their product? If they aren't a certified supplier to a co-op, they have to sell it illegally. If the co-ops get shut down en masse, none of them have a legal outlet for the pot. Some apparently goes south where the demand for anything other than commercial dirtweed is there. I doubt it is in large quantities as another poster commented.

Small, personal use quantities of most all drugs are legal in Mexico. I think for pot it is 6grams. But if you get caught three times using in public, you have to go to re-hab.