Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Two ultralight drug smuggling aircraft seized in Baja: One aircraft crashed near Los Algodones, the other near Mexicali

Two ultralight aircraft, which were allegedly used to smuggle narcotics into the United States, have been seized in Baja California.

According to authorities, the first discovery was on Tuesday, July 16, after a loud noise alerted police of a crashed aircraft in the Mexicali Valley. 

The second discovery occurred less than 24 hours later. 

A similar aircraft hit an airline and crashed near Los Algodones. 

No suspects were arrested.

Ultralights are frequently used to drop narcotics over the U.S. border from northeast Baja California and Sonora.


Source:   http://www.sandiegoreader.com

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