Cartel Members Are Now Reportedly Allowed To Shoot at U.S. Border Agents From Across The Border

Texas National Guard members stationed in El Paso were shot at from across the border on two separate occasions last week.

Details surrounding both shootings remain limited. Authorities have not confirmed whether the attacks specifically targeted National Guard members, nor have they disclosed information about any injuries or arrests.

The shots were reportedly fired on Thursday evening, Nov. 7 and Friday morning, Nov.8. The Texas Military department sent out the following statement obtained by the Border Report confirming both incidents:

"The Texas National Guard continues to hold the line along the Texas-Mexico border to prevent, deter, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry. Late yesterday and again this morning, the Texas National Guard working in the El Paso area received indirect small arms fire from across the border. Personnel take appropriate force protection measures during these incidents. The Texas National Guard is postered to surge additional forces to maintain the security of the Texas border."

There has long been an unspoken agreement among drug cartel members to avoid conflict with U.S. border officials. However, according to NewsNation, this changed after U.S. authorities arrested two Sinaloa Cartel leaders in late July, sparking a turf war among rival factions. An internal alert sent out to the El Paso, Texas sector, warned Border Patrol agents that cartel members are now permitted to fire at them, suggesting they remain mindful of their surroundings.

When asked about his plans to address border cartel violence, President-elect Donald Trump told News Nation that a "military operation" was the answer. "These people have become military," Trump said. "They're very rich, have a lot of money. They're among the richest people, probably in the world."