The tragic story of Warren and Patricia Quets serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by criminal gangs operating just beyond the U.S.-Mexico border.
Their son, Nicholas, a Marine Corps veteran, met a tragic end in October when he was murdered in northern Mexico. This brutal act occurred after he was stopped at a so-called "checkpoint" manned by gunmen from the notorious Sinaloa Cartel, as reported by Fox News.
In a video released by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Quets family shares their harrowing experience, urging fellow Americans to recognize the threat and understand the measures the Trump administration is taking to combat it.
According to the Western Journal, President Donald Trump has been vocal about his commitment to dismantling drug cartels, a stance he has maintained since his return to the White House. On his first day back in office, Trump signed an executive order designating these cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, a move aimed at intensifying efforts to curb their influence.
Warren Quets, a retired Army lieutenant colonel, recounted the events leading to his son's death. Nicholas had traveled to Rocky Point, Mexico, in the state of Sonora, where he encountered a Sinaloa cartel checkpoint. "They tried to steal his pickup truck, and then those cowards shot my son in the back, through the heart, and so he was killed on the spot," Quets stated. He emphasized that his son was targeted simply for being an American, with no wrongdoing on his part.
The Quets family met with Trump shortly after the incident, while he was still a presidential candidate. In contrast, Warren Quets expressed disappointment with the lack of response from the previous administration, stating, "But in the whole time that occurred, I never received any feedback from the previous administration, even though I had begged for it."
The video also highlights the re-establishment of the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) office, an initiative by DHS and Secretary Kristi Noem. This office, which had been closed by the Biden administration, aims to support American families affected by violence linked to illegal immigration. Quets praised the reopening of VOICE and Trump's designation of the cartels as terrorist organizations, saying, "I felt validated and vindicated. It makes things safer for us and puts them on the defensive."
Patricia Quets, though speaking sparingly in the video, delivered a poignant message: "We want to send a message that targeting Americans anywhere has legal consequences." Her words underscore the family's desire for justice and the broader implications of targeting American citizens abroad.
The Quets family's ordeal underscores the urgent need for robust policies to address the threat posed by criminal organizations operating near the border.
Their story serves as a call to action for the current administration to prioritize the safety and security of American citizens, both at home and abroad.
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