Rampant cartel and human smuggling in rural Arizona county lead to dangerous police pursuits

The crisis along the U.S.-Mexico border is turning one Arizona county into a deadly speedway for smuggling drugs and people. Investigators say the growing business in Cochise County is run by drug cartels, and that most of the smugglers are American citizens. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave rode with deputies who risk their lives chasing criminals.

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[rustybumperclassics]

The long and short of it, our govt officials want the drugs and human trafficking to continue. If we can set up military bases and move thousands of tons of equipment, thousands of soldiers to other countries, we sure as hell could stop people and drugs from coming into this country. They don't want it to stop, plain and simple.
Edit-
I think some people are misunderstanding my post, I am not saying we need military at our southern boarder. I'm just giving an example of what the US can accomplish when they want something done. Thre really isn't a physical problem they haven't been able to solve. Examples like putting men and women into space, building bridges, roads, buildings, etc.

[angelof]

People do not realize the seriousness of this issue because they do not live here. Ranchers have been murdered, our houses are broken into by people looking for food, weapons, etc. Cars are stolen, and property destroyed. Even wildfires have been started by these outlaws in an attempt to escape, or divert first responder's attention.
There are certain areas of Arizona we just do not go into because of the cartels and smuggling.

And while we live with this on a daily basis, there are others in the country who encourage this..

[denaelove]

My heart goes out to you all. Prayers for a complete and speedy recovery.

[emnurse]

Update - The Cochise County Deputy is having complications and not doing well.
💙🙏 - Praying here in Tucson

[lhead]

Any politicians who do nothing about this should be going to jail. God Bless these deputies and officers that protect all of us!

[TiffASUgrad]

My thoughts and prayers are with the Deputy who fell. And, my thoughts & prayers are with all of the Deputies, who risk their lives, every day, in effort to keep our borders safe! 🙏

[LibertadVerdad]

This is not a Police problem, this is a Military problem.

[localj]

Speedy recovery Deputy! You are a hero! Prayers are with you, your family and your fellow cops.

[kylesmith]

I work in Cochise County and see our law enforcement stop these human/drug smugglers daily. God bless our police and border patrol agents! 🙏🏼

[MrEliasdl]

Helping enemies of our country attack us is treason not a felony.

[thomastaylor]

To the officer's who are putting their lives on the line, I just want to thank you for upholding the laws of the land and keeping our borders safer. Your job is dangerous and sometimes thankless, but keep up the good work!

[ejicon]

The work that these deputies do on a daily basis isn't only for local Arizona residents but for the entire country. Thank you to all 99 deputies for risking your lives to protect us all. Hoping for a speedy recovery for deputy Chris.

[TheAbaja]

Wow all the sudden CBS says it’s an emergency.

[bnutti]

When the consequence is a slap on the wrist, why would these people stop smuggling?

[joemungus]

We don’t need “new laws” we just need to enforce the already existing ones.

[jabezranchart]

I live on the border in Cochise County and we have contacted our Arizona representatives and they do nothing. It is scary down here. I post all over social media about this and people think I am crazy.

[zaidshirbaz]

I wish the hero officer speedy recovery. 🙏🏼

[shanejones]

“It’s a deal with the devil”
some of the truest words…

[sashasavisha]

The people that run our government would rather play politics than do what’s best for our country. It’s a criminal problem in Washington D.C. too.

[mallorywoods]

Not only do I blame this administration, I blame the media for ignoring this issue till now.