American cities are on fire thanks to Leftist radicals. But they’ve been put in their place.
Because these Anti-ICE protestors are in shambles after they humiliated themselves for all to see.
In Tucson, Arizona, a significant drug bust targeting a former cartel member was disrupted by anti-ICE protesters on Wednesday night, according to Pinal County Sheriff Ross Teeple.
Speaking to local outlet 13 News on Thursday, Teeple detailed how a group of demonstrators physically obstructed a joint operation by federal and local law enforcement, which resulted in the seizure of over 120 pounds of fentanyl, 20 pounds of methamphetamine, and 30 pounds of cocaine.
The suspect, identified as an undocumented immigrant and former cartel member, was apprehended during the raid, which was executed with a search warrant.
Teeple expressed frustration, stating, “These individuals, the ‘protesters,’ actually blocked a Pinal County Sheriff’s Office tow truck from removing the suspect’s vehicle from a criminal investigation.”
Sheriff Criticizes Protesters’ Actions
The sheriff was outspoken about the protesters’ interference, emphasizing the scale of the drug seizure and its importance to community safety.
“These idiots came out and protested us getting 5 million fentanyl pills off the streets, 32 pounds of cocaine off the streets, 22 pounds of methamphetamines off the streets,” Teeple said.
“They don’t have individual thought, they have group think.” He noted that some of the protesters had previously participated in a violent demonstration at a local ICE facility, suggesting a pattern of disruptive behavior. Despite law enforcement’s attempts to clarify the nature of the operation, Teeple said the group remained defiant.
“Even when it was explained to them that this was a criminal case, where we were taking a criminal drug smuggler, a known felon off the street and keeping the community safe, they still sat there and protested because they don’t have an independent thought,” he added.
Broader Context of Anti-ICE Protests
The Tucson incident is part of a larger wave of anti-ICE demonstrations across the United States, some of which have turned confrontational. In Omaha, Nebraska, protesters recently threw themselves onto ICE vehicles during a raid at a meatpacking plant, while in Los Angeles, demonstrators attempted to block ICE SUVs from leaving a raid site.
Tucson Police Chief Chad Kasmar, whose department was called to manage crowd control during the drug bust, explained the situation to the protesters, stating, “We took the time to tell them and reiterate, this is not an immigration warrant. It was narcotics-related.”
Despite these efforts, the protesters’ actions delayed the operation. Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed that Tucson police assistance was critical to completing the warrant.
National Response to Escalating Tensions
The Tucson disruption follows a weekend of intense anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles, where clashes with federal, state, and local authorities prompted President Donald Trump to deploy the National Guard and Marines.
This decision drew sharp criticism from California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who argued the response was excessive.
Meanwhile, Republican governors in Texas and Missouri have preemptively mobilized National Guard units in anticipation of planned anti-ICE demonstrations in their states.
The escalating protests highlight the growing tension between immigration enforcement efforts and public reactions, with incidents like the Tucson drug bust pointing to the challenges law enforcement faces in maintaining order while addressing serious criminal activity.
