Federal investigation in NM-Texas border town
May 8, 2013, 3:18 PM
ANTHONY, N.M. (AP) – A federal investigation is reportedly underway in the town of Anthony, which straddles New Mexico and Texas.
The El Paso Times reports (
http://bit.ly/11j0tS1) several residents reported waking to the sound of loud bangs around 5 a.m. Wednesday. And at least two helicopters were seen flying over the town, with one shining a spotlight over some areas.
A spokesman with the FBI in New Mexico told the newspaper there is a multi-agency operation being conducted in Anthony, N.M., and that more information will be released later today.
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