US federal law agencies say report of ISIS in Anapra, Mexico is unsubstantiated

A rumor is circulating online that the terrorist group ISIS has set up a camp in Anapra, Mexico, not far from the U.S. Mexico border - and El Paso. It is similar to a rumor that U.S. federal officials dismissed months ago.  ABC-7 checked with several federal law agencies involved with border security and were told the report is unverified, and it is unlikely that ISIS is in Anapra or Juarez, Mexico.  Judicial Watch reported Tuesday that a Mexican Army field grade officer and a Mexican Federal Police Inspector told the website that ISIS had a camp in Anapra and that were documents allegedly from the group that were found in Anapra. Read the full Judicial Watch article here.  kvia.com

The interesting thing here is the new National Monument covers this area to within a few miles of the border (including the Potrillos), and while the Border Patrol and other law enforcement may travel on existing roads, they are prohibited from traveling off road unless they are in hot pursuit, i.e., no regular patrolling. Also keep in mind this is the area where Udall/Heinrich have introduced legislation to designate as Wilderness, where no vehicular traffic or mechanical equipment is allowed, further limiting law enforcement presence and effectiveness. If indeed ISIS has picked this area, you can certainly see why.