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Ooof...SMH! Arrested, during morning formation, in front of the entire battalion. Next question, given the number, how many of the arrested were SNCO and/or officers? 16 Marines Arrested for Alleged Human Smuggling, Drug-Related Offenses
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The Marines - all E-2 to E-4 in rank - were arrested based on information gained from a previous human smuggling investigation, military officials said. A Navy E4 from Naval Base San Diego was arrested on the 23rd for the same thing. That didn't make the news though. "Blessed is he who when facing his own demise, thinks only of his front sight.” Malo periculosam, libertatem quam quietam servitutem Montani Semper Liberi | |||
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Good. I don't care who is doing this shit, I just want it to stop. Take their asses to Leavenworth, give them a big fucking hammer and a lifetime of rocks to bust. ___________________________ No thanks, I've already got a penguin. | |||
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Marine Lnc Cpl with a BMW? Im thinking not his first exracurricular activity. | |||
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Don’t you want a trial first? | |||
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| Big Stack |
Why bother joining the Marines if you're going to do this shit? | |||
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Yeah that stood out to me as well. You never know though, Me and other Chief were out in the smoke pit one morning when one of our new E1's drove up in a new Mercedes S500, came to find out later his parents were Millionaires and he had joined the Navy because he was bored. "Blessed is he who when facing his own demise, thinks only of his front sight.” Malo periculosam, libertatem quam quietam servitutem Montani Semper Liberi | |||
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That many guys from a single formation....young guys like that can't keep their mouths shut, especially when somebody has an 'alternative revenue stream'. There's got to be a few more stripes that knew or, were-in on it, sounds like NCIS is building a massive case. Would be interesting if there's similar investigations in Arizona around Luke AFB and Yuma. | |||
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No walk of life is safe from infiltration by criminals, or immunity from the lure of big, easy money. A shame to throw away their lives over a little filthy lucre. There goes their (most likely) voting rights, firearms ownership (at least legally), and respectable jobs. “Remember to get vaccinated or a vaccinated person might get sick from a virus they got vaccinated against because you’re not vaccinated.” - author unknown | |||
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...and there's more. 3 Service Members Arrested in Connection with 'Mass Arrest' at Camp Pendleton Three additional service members have been arrested in connection to an NCIS investigation into allegations of human smuggling and drug-related offenses. An NCIS spokesperson said a Navy sailor was arrested Thursday in addition to two other Marines. It brings the total number of arrests to 19, including 16 Marines arrested Thursday during a morning battalion formation at Camp Pendleton. The arrests were made in the presence of 800 Marines during that formation. “Certainly that’s going to send a message. And if you put those individuals in the brig, you continue to make it clear to other junior Marines that this type of behavior is unacceptable,” said Marine officer and former JAG Robert Muth. Muth is currently a law professor at USD. As of now, none of the 19 arrested service members have been charged. In a statement, NCIS spokesperson Jeff Houston said no further information is available and updates will be provided when they become available. “Out of respect for the investigative and judicial process, and to protect witnesses, NCIS will not comment further until the investigative and judicial process has completed,” the statement concluded. The Marine Corps also did not provide any specific updates but released a two-part statement. “The Marines who were detained [Thursday] have not been charged. We will provide updates once new information becomes available. Out of respect for the privacy of the implicated Marines, we will not release names or other identifying information until charges are announced.” The statement also added: “The Commanding Officer of 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment will act within his authority to hold the Marines accountable at the appropriate level, should they be charged.” The arrests of the 19 service members comes after the July 3 arrest of two Marines who have been charged with trying to smuggle migrants into the U.S. from Mexico. The pair has pleaded not guilty. It’s not clear how those two Marines, if at all, implicated the other 19 service members. “Once they were arrested, presumably their cell phones and other evidence would have been taken from them. And based on what might be on the cell phones, the government may have been able to further unravel the broader plot as to what was going on here,” said Muth. Muth also said it’s possible we may not learn of any specific charges for at least a week. "Blessed is he who when facing his own demise, thinks only of his front sight.” Malo periculosam, libertatem quam quietam servitutem Montani Semper Liberi | |||
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Junior military folks with way-too-expensive cars (for their pay grade) are nothing new. It can be a sign of 'unexplained affluence,' but not always. I knew a junior NCO that drove a really expensive car - but his wife was a surgeon. We have briefings to be on the lookout for people that unexplainably come into money (especially if they have high security clearances). It can be a sign of espionage or other criminal activity. . . As for these dirtbags; give them a fair trial, and if convicted, lock them up and throw away the key. Fear God and Dread Nought Admiral of the Fleet Sir Jacky Fisher | |||
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They also didn't say what year it was, old BMWs aren't expensive. I have one that is only "worth" slightly more than my last repair bill. These shitbags should be shot. "Ninja kick the damn rabbit" | |||
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My son is at Pendleton. We talked about this story a few days ago. He mentioned several court martials regarding meth labs in barracks, and other events that have occurred, and said the 16 recent arrests didn't surprise him much. | |||
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Thats just a billet they have to fill. Every work ceter/ diviisin/ Detachment gets a "Leadership Challange" to test you "Blessed is he who when facing his own demise, thinks only of his front sight.” Malo periculosam, libertatem quam quietam servitutem Montani Semper Liberi | |||
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Really a nonsensical question as we in this country are all afforded due process, but since some people don't understand that it is inferred....Yes, always a fair trial first, but once found guilty, nail their asses. Make an example for all to see that the easy way to making cash may not be the best way to make cash. The military isn't exempt from shitheels. Gang members are a big concern right now and they are getting more sophisticated in terms of what they are doing and who is involved. Drug running schemes have been around a long time. Adding people to the mix shouldn't surprise anyone. ___________________________ No thanks, I've already got a penguin. | |||
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