By Douglas V. Gibbs
At the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in Puerto Rico the DEA, arrested 36 in a drug-smuggling sting dubbed "Operation Open Door," 33 of which were suspected of smuggling 14 tons of cocaine and heroin on commercial flights from San Juan into major East Coast cities on the mainland. At least 22 of the people arrested were baggage handlers and airline staff arrested at the airport. The remaining suspects were arrested at their homes. Two were arrested in Miami, and one in Dallas-Ft. Worth.
Such a raid in the States would not have been constitutional. It is up to the States to determine their drug laws, and enforcement. A State can, however, request federal assistance to help enforce its laws, but that is not recommended, because it opens up the tent flap for the camel to stick its nose in.
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DEA Raid Puerto Rico Airport, Arrest 36 in Drug-Smuggling Sting - The Lookout, Yahoo News
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