07-12-2011, 05:46 AM
How many have died from DEA's Project Buckwalker'?
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"Undercover American narcotics agents have laundered or smuggled millions of dollars in drug proceeds as part of Washington's expanding role in Mexico's fight against drug cartels, according to current and former federal law enforcement officials," The New York Times reports.
Several readers sent me this link requesting insights. I have no special information and am dependent on this report to draw any conclusion, and would only note this is The New York Times we're talking about.
My initial reaction: I wonder if any of this money ended up being used to buy Gunwalker guns.
It would appear somewhat similar concerns were voiced by the unidentified "former agency official" interviewed for this story:
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[T]he D.E.A. could wind up being the largest money launderer in the business, and that money results in violence and deaths.
Yeah, no kidding. Hey, you can't make an omelet without scrambling some eggs.
Searching around for background on drugs and money-laundering, I stumbled upon this bit of "public/private partnership" fascist nonsense, "Produced in cooperation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation."
Good grief--what were these people on? Government addiction certainly produces some bizarre and destructive effects. Talk about something we need to protect our children from.
This latest development is also reminiscent of "Project Drugwalker" allegations and leads to the legitimate question: Is there any criminal activity our federal "law enforcement" does not engage in?
I'm only half-joking when I wonder if the next twist in this dark, outrageous tale will be "Project Streetwalker."
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Issa broadens DOJ investigation to include drug money laundering report
"House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa, R-Calif., today announced an investigation into the Drug Enforcement Agency's alleged laundering of millions of dollars in Mexican drug cartel money," a December 5 House Committte on Oversight and Goverment Reform press release declared.
From the release:
The New York Times reported that the DEA employed similar tactics with money laundering as were seen in ATF's Operation Fast and Furious, where guns were allowed into the hands of low level straw purchasers in hopes that they would lead to drug kingpins.
"Given your upcoming testimony this Thursday," Issa continued, "it is imperative that Congress be apprised of the true dimensions of these alleged operation immediately. Please arrange to provide a briefing to my staff no later than Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 5:00 pm to address these allegations."
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Issa's letter to Attorney General Holder can be read here: http://oversight.house.gov/images/stories/...ng_due_12-7.pdf
In a new dimension to this continually unfolding story, James K. Steinbower of PJMedia reveals another area where gunwalking runs afoul of the law:
There is a provision in the Kingpin Act for "authorized" law enforcement and intelligence activities, however the only procedure by which an Operation Fast and Furious program could have been "authorized" under the Kingpin Act was by the U.S. attorney general requesting a waiver (known within the Treasury Department as a Specific License), prior to any such operation being undertaken.
Additionally, this column raised the question of violations of International Trafficking in Arms Regulations several months back.
Whether Issa will include Kingpin/ITAR questioning in Thursday's hearing is not known at this time--Gun Rights Examiner has asked the Committee Press Secretary and will report back any answer received.
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Vanderboegh exclusive: Melson thanked Burke for work on Fast and Furious
Blogger Mike Vanderboegh of Sipsey Street Irregulars has obtained a copy of a Feb. 3, 2011 email from Ken Melson, then-Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to Dennis Burke, the former United States Attorney for the District of Arizona who resigned in the wake of revelations concerning his role in the Fast and Furious gunwalking scandal. The text of the email reads:
Dennis: I just got back from the Interpol meeting and wanted to thank you for your help on the Grassley response and for your work on Fast and Furious. Ken
"Melson email to Burke shoots his 'What, me Gunwalker?' defense in the head," Vanderboegh's analysis declares.
Click here [ http://sipseystreetirregulars.blogspot.com...-found-his.html ] to read Vanderboegh's report and to see a copy of the email. He will be atending the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing on Thursday and will be reporting from there.
Continue reading on Examiner.com Vanderboegh exclusive: Melson thanked Burke for work on Fast and Furious - National gun rights | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/gun-rights-in-nati...e#ixzz1fowwtpeU
Continue reading on Examiner.com How many have died from DEA's Project Buckwalker'? - National gun rights | Examiner.comhttp://www.examiner.com/gun-rights-in-nati...e#ixzz1fow6eLD3
"Undercover American narcotics agents have laundered or smuggled millions of dollars in drug proceeds as part of Washington's expanding role in Mexico's fight against drug cartels, according to current and former federal law enforcement officials," The New York Times reports.
Several readers sent me this link requesting insights. I have no special information and am dependent on this report to draw any conclusion, and would only note this is The New York Times we're talking about.
My initial reaction: I wonder if any of this money ended up being used to buy Gunwalker guns.
It would appear somewhat similar concerns were voiced by the unidentified "former agency official" interviewed for this story:
QUOTE
[T]he D.E.A. could wind up being the largest money launderer in the business, and that money results in violence and deaths.
Yeah, no kidding. Hey, you can't make an omelet without scrambling some eggs.
Searching around for background on drugs and money-laundering, I stumbled upon this bit of "public/private partnership" fascist nonsense, "Produced in cooperation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation."
Good grief--what were these people on? Government addiction certainly produces some bizarre and destructive effects. Talk about something we need to protect our children from.
This latest development is also reminiscent of "Project Drugwalker" allegations and leads to the legitimate question: Is there any criminal activity our federal "law enforcement" does not engage in?
I'm only half-joking when I wonder if the next twist in this dark, outrageous tale will be "Project Streetwalker."
Continue reading on Examiner.com How many have died from DEA's Project Buckwalker'? - National gun rights | Examiner.comhttp://www.examiner.com/gun-rights-in-nati...e#ixzz1fovm4ZbV
***
Issa broadens DOJ investigation to include drug money laundering report
"House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa, R-Calif., today announced an investigation into the Drug Enforcement Agency's alleged laundering of millions of dollars in Mexican drug cartel money," a December 5 House Committte on Oversight and Goverment Reform press release declared.
From the release:
The New York Times reported that the DEA employed similar tactics with money laundering as were seen in ATF's Operation Fast and Furious, where guns were allowed into the hands of low level straw purchasers in hopes that they would lead to drug kingpins.
"Given your upcoming testimony this Thursday," Issa continued, "it is imperative that Congress be apprised of the true dimensions of these alleged operation immediately. Please arrange to provide a briefing to my staff no later than Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 5:00 pm to address these allegations."
Continue reading on Examiner.com Issa broadens DOJ investigation to include drug money laundering report - National gun rights | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/gun-rights-in-nati...e#ixzz1fowV6vqo
Issa's letter to Attorney General Holder can be read here: http://oversight.house.gov/images/stories/...ng_due_12-7.pdf
In a new dimension to this continually unfolding story, James K. Steinbower of PJMedia reveals another area where gunwalking runs afoul of the law:
There is a provision in the Kingpin Act for "authorized" law enforcement and intelligence activities, however the only procedure by which an Operation Fast and Furious program could have been "authorized" under the Kingpin Act was by the U.S. attorney general requesting a waiver (known within the Treasury Department as a Specific License), prior to any such operation being undertaken.
Additionally, this column raised the question of violations of International Trafficking in Arms Regulations several months back.
Whether Issa will include Kingpin/ITAR questioning in Thursday's hearing is not known at this time--Gun Rights Examiner has asked the Committee Press Secretary and will report back any answer received.
Continue reading on Examiner.com Issa broadens DOJ investigation to include drug money laundering report - National gun rights | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/gun-rights-in-nati...e#ixzz1fowI5eql
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Vanderboegh exclusive: Melson thanked Burke for work on Fast and Furious
Blogger Mike Vanderboegh of Sipsey Street Irregulars has obtained a copy of a Feb. 3, 2011 email from Ken Melson, then-Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to Dennis Burke, the former United States Attorney for the District of Arizona who resigned in the wake of revelations concerning his role in the Fast and Furious gunwalking scandal. The text of the email reads:
Dennis: I just got back from the Interpol meeting and wanted to thank you for your help on the Grassley response and for your work on Fast and Furious. Ken
"Melson email to Burke shoots his 'What, me Gunwalker?' defense in the head," Vanderboegh's analysis declares.
Click here [ http://sipseystreetirregulars.blogspot.com...-found-his.html ] to read Vanderboegh's report and to see a copy of the email. He will be atending the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing on Thursday and will be reporting from there.
Continue reading on Examiner.com Vanderboegh exclusive: Melson thanked Burke for work on Fast and Furious - National gun rights | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/gun-rights-in-nati...e#ixzz1fowwtpeU
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