FBI RAIDS LORDSBURG, NM POLICE DEPARTMENT - ENTIRE POLICE DEPARTMENT IS SHUT DOWN

The warrant is sealed, but the Herald has learned that this is in reference to federal Stonegarden funds.

Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) is a program that provides funds for joint efforts to secure the U.S. border.

The Lordsburg Police Department is essentially out of commission for the time being.

The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and New Mexico State Police will be taking over their duties.

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<<<FYI - While not well known, the area along the border south of Lordsburg and Deming (just to the east) are HIGH drug trafficking areas. Media most often just talks about AZ and TX, and (purposely?) skips over NM. Locals have wondered how LE seems to be able to afford expensive cars on crappy salaries.>>

https://amp.kob.com/articles/fbi-raids-lordsburg-police-department-6104328.html

https://www.dhs.gov/news/2009/08/11/30-million-operation-stonegarden-funds-secure-southwest-border