Word is that ICE agents (now tagged HSI, or Homeland Security Investigation agents) have been instructed not to draw attention to themselves or any efforts they may mount to interdict drugs trafficked in the the US from Mexico–or to advertise just how audacious cartel drug runners have become, trafficking openly on US soil. Downplay conflict with the Mexican cartels.
Indeed, ICE insiders say the current ‘standing order’ to US drug interdiction agents along the SW border is to ‘turn and run’ whenever confronted by drug-toting cartel members–‘Do not engage.’
ICE or HSI agents have even been advised not to wear identifying gear–hats or jackets marked ICE or HSI–while on surveillance.
Conversely, the orders issued to the Zetas, or whichever gang traffickers happen to be involved, is “lose a load and lose your life.’