September 27, 2013

NM Police Chief Charged With Malfeasance, Working With Mexican Drug Cartels



Former Columbus police chief Angelo Vegas is accused of accepting $2,000 a month from the Juarez Cartel in exchange for helping them smuggle drugs and guns

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2433693/Former-New-Mexico-police-chief-drug-cartels-payroll-let-use-cop-cars-carry-business.html

Former New Mexico police chief 'was on drug cartel's payroll and even let them use cop cars to carry out their business'
Angelo Vegas is accused of accepting $2,000 a month from the Juarez Cartel in exchange for helping them smuggle drugs and guns
The ex-police chief of Columbus is also accused of allowing the cartel to use the village's police cruisers to carry out dealing
Vega testified on Wednesday that he didn't remember exactly how much he was paid or how long he worked for the cartel
He has admitted to running background checks and license plates at the request of the gang
By ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTER
PUBLISHED: 13:03 EST, 26 September 2013 | UPDATED: 13:06 EST, 26 September 2013

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