TUCSON, Arizona —
An expert has stated that the chances of Nancy Guthrie being taken into Mexico through the southern border are quite low, considering several factors, particularly heightened security measures by federal authorities.
The border wall near Nogales, Arizona, which is roughly 90 miles from Guthrie’s home in Tucson, is quite imposing, featuring barbed wire fencing extending for miles, according to former NYPD Lieutenant Darin Porcher.
“The design of the border wall suggests that entering Mexico from the U.S. would be incredibly challenging; it’s not a very permeable area,” Porcher remarked in an interview at the Nogales crossing.
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Porcher highlighted the presence of surveillance cameras along the border, and in certain sections, U.S. Border Patrol agents are stationed in vehicles positioned hundreds of yards away. Despite the lack of evidence indicating that 84-year-old Guthrie was taken across the border, federal protocols concerning her alleged kidnapping have been triggered.
Even with the difficulty of transporting someone across the border, Porcher emphasized that law enforcement should have acted swiftly on this possibility due to Mexico’s proximity to Guthrie’s residence. “I think this is something they should have pursued intensely within the first 72 hours, yet it seems they’re hitting dead ends in addressing similar kidnappings,” he remarked.
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Regarding the investigation, Porcher noted that this issue ought to have been prioritized right from the start. Meanwhile, Mexican officials in Sonora have contested the claim that the FBI reached out for help in the search for Guthrie, who was last seen at her home in Catalina Foothills, Arizona.
Sonora Attorney General Gustavo Romulo Salas Chavez tweeted, “We haven’t received an official request for assistance concerning the missing person case in Arizona.” His office further stated, “As of now, there has been no formal request for cooperation or information exchange from either U.S. or Mexican authorities regarding this matter.”
Pima County Attorney Chris Nanos indicated that investigators have some leads suggesting that Guthrie might have been taken across the border. He remarked, “We understand Mexico’s involvement could be a possibility. However, as of now, there’s no clear indication to support that.”
