REPORT FROM CAMPO MINUTEMEN

Campo Minutemen report an increased level not only illegal border crossings but in the level of violence. With the increased fencing and the filling of Smuggler's Gulch, the illegal border crossers seem to have moved east. Independent Minuteman Granny Goose, who has worked in the area for three years, and received an award from the Border Patrol in the area, has traveled east to work with the Campo Minutemen and the Campo Minutemen have been able to provide him some upgraded night vision equipment.

G-man is currently working on his quarterly replacement of batteries for his lights and sensor equipment. Easily the most successful Minuteman in terms of numbers of illegal crossers apprehended, he replaces 188 double "A" batteries four times a year.

Gadget Dan continues his border monitoring and removal of trash left by illegal border crossers. In the last three years, he has removed 12 tons of trash.

The violence at the border, which those who live there have noticed to be increasing for some time, is exploding. The United States Government has issued traveling warnings and tourists are staying away. Los Zetasn whose presence at the border, was reported by Campo Minuteman Jim Chase four years, ago, to much derision, has been confirmed by CNN.

Kingfish witnessed an incident of a Border Patrol Car being rocked in Smith Canyon. He observed the situation in case the agent needed assistance, but two more Border Patrol cars soon came to provide back up and the rock thrower fled. Gadegt Dan reports a large truck was pulled over, and dozens of illegals were found to be inside. On another occasion, gunshots were fired from south of the border fence. Border Patrol agents later located marijuana and one suspect was arrested.