INVESTIGATION ABOUT THE INCIDENT OCCURRED IN HUSPETH COUNTY, TEXAS

Feb. 1st, 2005 18:00 Hrs.

The Mexican Consulate in Mexico notified yesterday the federal U.S. authorities about the presence in Mexican territory of members of the Mexican Secretary of Defense (SEDENA) and the Federal Attorney's Office (PGR) near the banks of the Rio Grande, close to the area commonly known as "Banderas," right in front of Hudspeth County.

The SEDENA and PGR officers are conducting field inspections as part of an investigation regarding the incident that ocurred on January 23rd in that area. This same information was shared directly yesterday at Noon with the Hudspeth County Sheriff, Arwin West, by members of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

The Mexican authorities will keep officers in the area for a few days more to continue the recollection of evidence that could help in the investigation of the incident.