The Colombian newspaper El Tiempo reported that Watson was a
key agent in the arrest and extradition of drug trafficker Hipolito Martínez
Felipe González and his network, who operated out of the Gulf of Urabá near
Colombia’s northern border with Panama.
Local authorities have said the killing was a express
kidnapping.
JUNE 25 - (Washington, D.C.) --
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s statement
regarding the arrest of four individuals in connection with the murder of
Special Agent Terry Watson in Bogota, Colombia:
“The Drug Enforcement Administration is grateful for the
outstanding work of the Colombian National Police, the Special Investigative
Unit and the Attorney General’s Office that led to the swift arrest of these
suspects,” said DEA Administrator Michele M. Leonhart.
“We will never forget
Special Agent Watson and his sacrifice, as well as all those who have given
their lives for the rule of law. We salute the brave and expeditious work of
Colombian law enforcement and we look forward to justice being served.”
The body of slain U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Agent
James “Terry” Watson was returned to his Louisiana home following his stabbing
last week in Colombia during an aborted robbery attempt. He will be buried
tomorrow.
The following was the press release from the DEA at the time
of agent Watson’s murder
DEA Announces Tragic Loss of Special Agent in Colombia
JUNE 21 (WASHINGTON) - The United States
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) today announced the tragic loss of
Special Agent James “Terry” Watson, who was murdered in what appears to have
been a robbery attempt last night in Bogota, Colombia.
At the time of his
death, Special Agent Watson was assigned to the DEA Cartagena, Colombia office
and was on temporary duty in Bogota. Colombian and U.S. authorities are
currently investigating. No further details are available at this time.
“We are all saddened by this devastating loss of a member of the DEA family,” said DEA Administrator Michele M. Leonhart. “Terry was a brave and talented DEA Special Agent who served our agency for 13 years. These are the worst days for anyone in law enforcement and we grieve Terry’s loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with Terry’s wife and family, and we will forever carry his memory in our hearts.”
“We are all saddened by this devastating loss of a member of the DEA family,” said DEA Administrator Michele M. Leonhart. “Terry was a brave and talented DEA Special Agent who served our agency for 13 years. These are the worst days for anyone in law enforcement and we grieve Terry’s loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with Terry’s wife and family, and we will forever carry his memory in our hearts.”
In addition to serving in Colombia, Special Agent Watson has
served in Honolulu, Hawaii and San Juan, Puerto Rico. He also served on three
deployments to Afghanistan conducting dangerous counter-narcotics missions as a
member of DEA’s FAST program. Prior to his DEA service, Special Agent
Watson worked for the U.S. Marshals Service and served in the United States
Army.
Thousands of people die every day.When you sign on for this you know it can be dangerous just like the army or police,its a choice.Now,we will get the hero bullshit coming out of various assholes.
ReplyDeleteEs cuál es
FU
DeleteAnd what ?
ReplyDeleteEventhough im not a big fan of death, sometimes you could be at the wrong place at the wrong time. However, dont be in another country meddling with their own affairs.
ReplyDeleteGod bless and may spec. agent James "Terry" Watson Rip. He gave his life in service to our country. He served inorder to protect the innocent and bring peace to our world.
ReplyDeleteToo late now about the U.S.A. getting involved in the affairs of other countries. I hate to say it, but the U.S. is an empire. The US has a military base in Mante, Ecuador. Has 16000 troops and military equipment in Mariscal Estigarrabia, Paraguay air base. Has something to do with the Bush family buying land above an aquifer the size of Texas/California combined. We have troops in Australia, Africa, Middle East, etc. Just about everywhere in the world. We're here to stay. We are also the armed wing of the financial centers of the world: Wall Street and London.
DeleteJajaja. Innocent? Peace to the world? Oh yeah thanks to him cocaine is no longer available in the usa. He's death was a waste and worthless as the war he claimed to fight.
DeleteDont do your dope and you wont have to worry about guys like that!!
DeleteI think USA should stop getting involve in other countries. My point of view.
ReplyDeleteAgreed. They are nosey as f*** always getting involved in stuff that isn't their business.
DeleteI agree and we should also stop immigration and deport all foreigners.
DeleteAt least the ones with bad attitudes towards americans
DeleteThen im pretty sure we would have to deport you.. unless you are a native american then you can stay.
DeleteNo, I'm White. The same race that created this country and discovered things like electricity and stuff. You know, we created things like cars and computers and all the other cool stuff you use. None of it was here before we arrived.
DeleteI am native american as a matter of fact out of okla
DeleteUnless your last name appears in the log of the Mayflower, how the fuck do u think the right to say that.
DeleteWe as native americans were here waay before the mayflower
DeleteLesson # 1 don't go to a knife fight without a gun....can be a fatal mistake
ReplyDeleteHere is story in detail with photos.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.eltiempo.com/justicia/la-operacion-contra-la-banda-que-asesino-a-agente-de-la-dea_12895545-4
A gringo working as DEA in a Latin American country: dumb.
ReplyDeleteU obviously aren't in the biz b/c we gringos are everywhere. Panama City, Cartagena, Culiacan, Durango, Cali, etc. gringos" mainly US citizens and islanders from Bahamas, etc are selling guns and consulting to the governments and at the same time working logistics on the other side. It's funny that most people think "cartels" are the main bennificiary when its the US "companies" and "consultants" getting the best deal - money and our freedom. Unlike the foreign mafioso gringos earn from both sides of the equation and walk the streets as safely as we do in the US - except in Caracus nobody is safe - it's worse than Guatamala City.
Delete"Bring 'Peace' to the world" is a laughable statement. Disrupt peace to favor the Empire in power is closer to the objective aimed to achieve by placing pawns near the opponent. There's victims on both sides...
ReplyDeleteIt dont matter what country youre in a thief should not get a pass no matter who they steal from.they need to get a fucking life and some kind of job.too bad the fucking thief didnt die hope he dont ever get out of prison
ReplyDeleteI gotta talk to my Bogota people. See whats goin on
ReplyDeleteStfu pinche wanabe in the picture
Deleteaw wow !!!! How many lives did he mess up???? fuck with fire you get burn its the name of the game r.i.p to him...
ReplyDeleteWhen it rains, you get wet.
ReplyDeleteThis is funny to me.. Big Bad Ass DEA agent taken out by some punk on the street trying to mug him with a knife... Some hero! Lol give me a break these DEA guys might as well be cartel enforcers with a badge, what happened to his hand to hand combat training, he probably died crying like a little girl... Pura gente del Chapo!!
ReplyDeleteWell i guess its about like all them narcos with all them weapons and cant hit shit with them and run like hell when the mexican navy show up!!
Delete"When it rains, you get wet" hahahaha and I thought that people get drenched, maybe the Americans "Get Wet"...hahahaha.
ReplyDeleteHe got robbed. It could be random or not but this has absolutely nothing to do with mexican cartel war
ReplyDeleteBlame the us government for his death. The agent works for the biggest cartel, the usa. US has been fighting this war forever and it makes its deals with the cartels. As soon as there is not enough drugs on our streets they press the cartels to start sending drugs immediately. I love been an american but thats the way it goes. But hey drugs keeps our economy going and create s jobs for our law enforcement.
ReplyDeleteWhat is wrong with u ppl who post comments on here like that? It doesnt matter who it was that got killed whether it be a mexican farmer getting ripped off by these thugs or a dea agent it is all cause of those narco thugs that aint no good for nobody.i do think the u.s need to take care of their own shit FIRST!! But its still senseless and some of us in the u.s do give a damn whats happening to the mexican ppl but dont quite know what we can do at this point.no one deserves do die during a robbery attempt i dont care what country youre in or where youre from
ReplyDeleteJune 25, 2013 at 4:41 PM
ReplyDeleteyour grammar shows your ignorance more than the words you say.
The majority of people commenting here are exposing themselves as ignorant, uneducated or plain stupid.
ReplyDeleteUS did not invade Colombia, Colombia asked for the assistance of the United States. The US cannot go in without the request of any sovereign nation.
Translation: This agent was assisting Colombia at their request and if you read Colombian papers they are characterizing the agent as a fallen hero, who was instrumental high profile take downs.
Too many people talking mad shit from there keyboards. Read the article and stfu if you dont have anything worthwhile to say. If you dont have the brains to understand this guy was working against drugs that harm people all around the world then youve really missed the point of the war on drugs. Thanks BB for great reporting as always.
ReplyDeleteSo dumb so predictable, at 3:24
ReplyDeleteyou can't define the difference, I won't waste my time trying to educate you.
June 26, 2013 at 12:53 AM
ReplyDelete"No, I'm White. The same race that created this country and discovered things like electricity and stuff"
Dude don't even bother.We let ourselves become to"fair"now we let ourselves be blamed for every ill that occurs,hopefully something will wake us up,before everything is fucked from idiots talking about"taking over"and then making another shithole?Haven't got the sense to realize this,to blinded by hate and color.