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ISSUED BY: GCIS Communications Command Center

SOURCE: AZ Central

02February2011 12:41pmEST

Arizona sheriff expects battle with cartels within 30-90 daysGCIS INTELLIGENCE UPDATE: Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu is anticipating an armed conflict between his deputies and cartel members within the next 30 to 60 days.

Babeu made that prediction last week as he addressed an Ahwatukee Foothills Republican women's club, and reiterated it Tuesday on the heels of a speech by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano asserting that border communities are safer than ever. (read full report)