Drug War Tied to Fence
Cartels Fighting Over Access?

American Patrol Report -- January 14 Chart shows as border fencing was installed (left axis) so did drug-related deaths in Mexico (right axis) -- See larger image The Light at the End of the Tunnel     Stunning evidence has emerged that the on-going drug war in Mexico may be related to the construction of fencing and barriers along the border. According to American Border Patrol, new fences have interdicted drug smuggling routes possibly causing Mexican cartels to fight over remaining routes "When we began our aerial surveys of the border we saw thousands of two-tracks running north and south across the border, and there is little doubt that some of these were caused by drug-laden vehicles," said Glenn Spencer, head of ABP and pilot of the survey aircraft. Spencer said ABP's aerial surveys show that many of the north-south routes are being cut off as new fences and vehicle barriers are built.     This theory is supported by evidence that prices of drugs rose as the fences were built, as did efforts by cartels to grow marijuana north of the border. "They are so desperate, they are trying to use ultra-lights to fly pot over the border" Spencer said. Spencer said if his theory is correct there is a "light at the end of the tunnel." "If we are right and construction of the border fence is having a significant impact on drug smuggling, then finishing the job may go far in helping to solve the problem and may even lessen the influence drug money has on the Mexican culture," Spencer added.     Tomorrow, ABP will present detailed evidence of the tie between the border fence and the Mexican drug war at a news conference at the National Press Club.