And they are up to the task of responding to the cartels, but they're concerned because they are also now recognizing this overwhelming invasion by the cartels and their operatives here. He told me about a gang that operates in Hidalgo county, and In order to be a member of this gang, you have to be in the United States illegally, and you have to engage in illegal conduct. And this gang is widespread, not only in Hidalgo county, but across the state of Texas. And it's a tough task for their one office to deal with these gang members as well as the other insurgencies by the cartels. (05:24–05:32)
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