Arizona And Mexico Border Work On Dangers To Citizens
Written on June 30, 2011
The Arizona and Mexico Border is one of the most heated places across the globe due to the frequency illegal migrations as an active area for human trafficking or drug smuggling. In this regard, the protection of the citizens of both Arizona and Mexico is put on high alert because of criminals fleeing to the other side with dangerous firearms and speeding vehicles.
The federal government has taken no neglect with this problem and is continuing to do its best to avoid any injuries or casualties from traffickers. This includes posting road signs along the roads of the major interstate highway in Arizona. These road signs are scattered more than 100 miles north of the Arizona and Mexico Border and are for the purpose of informing, or better yet, warning any motorist or traveler about the headed unsafe area due to illegal alien and drug activities.
Bureau of Land Management were responsible for posting the signs on a stretch of 60 miles along the Interstate 8. This spanned from Casa Grande to Gila Bend which is also one of the major concerns because it links Tucson and Phoenix with San Diego. These signs also encourage any individual who have come across suspicious activity to immediately contact 911 for help but not to engage in any pursuit. It also provides them information for an alternative route on the public lands found on Interstate 8 for safer travels.
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