New Border Patrol DX2 Emergency Response Vehicle

U.S. BORDER PATROL BOOSTS IT'S EMERGENCY RESPONSE WITH NEW DEJONG OFF-ROAD DX2 CARS
Murrieta, CA (March, 5 2009) - California and Arizona Search & Rescue Units of the U.S. Border Patrol boost their emergency response with new DeJong Off-Road DX2 Custom Off-Road cars. The all new Border Patrol DX2 is based on the civilian DX2 Off-Road model, but modified to fit the specific needs of the Search & Rescue units.
Vince Dejong, VP of DeJong Off-Road, commented, "The terrain that the U.S. Border Patrol contends with on a daily basis demands a quality vehicle, but when rapid response is needed they need more than quality, they need what no major car manufacture has ever offered. The Border Patrol Search & Rescue DX2 is truly a performance machine, designed to provide the quickest emergency response in remote areas of our nation's border. We enjoy working with the U.S. Border Patrol to provide our country an elite tool for the job. The DeJong Off-Road DX2 will be a great life saving asset for years to come."
Each Border Patrol DX2 is a four seat transporter that features a full chromoly chassis and suspension components with over 20" of wheel travel to each corner. Race proven and championship winning Fox Racing Shox, provide the reliable and smooth ride across the nastiest terrain. A Chevrolet LS1 fuel-injected engine powers the DX2 while the Mendeola 2D transaxle spins the 35" ProComp X-Terrain tires and beadlock wheels to speeds of 100 mph plus. Stopping is no problem with the performance 4-wheel disc brake system.
Customization of the DX2 chassis includes lower sides for quick & easy access to and from the cockpit when wearing gear belts. To accept the rescue basket for safely transporting the injured, the passenger B-pillar and seats are removable.
The Border Patrol DX2 is also equipped with emergency radios, siren, emergency lighting, and Vision-X infrared lighting for night tracking. The custom roof rack holds the rescue basket securely, along with spare tire and other gear.

About DeJong Off-Road:
Founded in 1997 by Vince DeJong, DeJong Off-Road has become a leader in the off-road car industry. Their introduction of the Monster Manx off-road/sand car has been a huge hit amongst off-road enthusiast looking for a full bodied off-road vehicle. DeJong has expanded the vehicle line-up to dual-sport, pre-runners, race cars and government issue off-road cars.
To see videos of DeJong Off-Road cars in action or for more information about the Border Patrol DX2, please visit www.dejongoffroad.com , www.monstermanx.com or call 951-461-1933.

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Border Patrol Busts Drug Smuggling Attempt on Dunes

Monday, December 22, 2008

Yuma, Ariz. - Yuma Sector agents arrested drug smugglers posing as off-road enthusiasts, Sunday afternoon.
About 3 p.m., Border Patrol agents patrolling the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreational Area noticed two individuals on the Mexican side of the international boundary fence scouting out the immediate area. Later agents observed a Polaris Ranger off-road vehicle, on the U.S. side of the fence, drive to meet up with the two scouts. The scouts threw four bundles of marijuana over the fence to the driver of the vehicle; the driver placed the bundles into the back of the Polaris Ranger.
Agents maintained constant surveillance of the vehicle as it drove north to the Midway Campground and stopped at a motor home parked at the campsite. The driver exited the vehicle, entered the motor home briefly, then exited and resumed driving the Polaris Ranger – at this point Border Patrol agents stopped the driver, arrested him and seized the marijuana.

Border Patrol agents and a detection K-9 searched the motor home for other illicit narcotics but were unable to locate any. Agents discovered a male and female occupant with extensive criminal history involving narcotics in the motor home; Jonathan Berry and Jeannine Landreneaux. Landreneaux’s records checks also revealed an active warrant for her arrest for narcotics originating from California.
The driver of the vehicle, Russell Carter, also had extensive criminal history involving narcotics.
The marijuana weighed 93 pounds with an estimated value of $74,000 and was turned over to the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office. Carter and Landreneaux were taken into custody by ICSO. The Polaris Ranger was seized by ICSO.
The general public is reminded to observe a 100-foot enforcement zone from the international boundary fence in order to avoid hazardous and sometimes violent illegal cross-border activity, and to allow to Border Patrol to conduct operations within the area.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

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