Mexican authorities arrested a former U.S. soldier accused of building explosives for the Gulf Cartel just south of the Texas border. The arrest was kept quiet as federal authorities prepared their case against him. The Gulf Cartel has been using land mines and improvised explosive devices in a turf war with a rival faction in Tamaulipas.
Key Points
Former U.S. soldier arrested for building explosives for the Gulf Cartel
Escorpiones faction of the Gulf Cartel using land mines and improvised explosive devices
Turf war with rival faction in Tamaulipas leading to violence
Pros
Preventing potential harm from explosive devices built by the accused individual
Disruption of Gulf Cartel activities and turf wars
Cons
Potential risk of violent retaliation from the Gulf Cartel
Turf wars leading to increased violence in the region