by Michael Webster: Investigative Reporter June 26, 2008 11:00 a.m. PDT

Mexican cartel Los Zetas paramilitary surrogates attacked and slaughtered an American in Phoenix Ariz. Police say the attackers were dressed in black military like combat uniforms very similar to known Mexican cartel paramilitary gangs.

Phoenix papers report that 6 Mexicans killed a Phoenix man who was found dead by police in a local neighborhood home riddled with more than 100 bullets. Google or click on: They’re known as “Los Zetas

The WorldNetDaily is reporting that some are calling a Mexican drug cartel hit performed by members of the active Mexican Army.

According to early and sketchy reports a Phoenix Police Special Assignments Units heard shots coming from a nearby neighborhood and began to drive toward the noise Sunday. Detectives said once police gained entry into the home, they found the body of Andrew Williams, 30, shot numerous times, according to Arizona Daily News.

“We have seen an increasing amount of these type of violent crimes in the past five months,” Phoenix Police Sgt. Joel Tranter said. “We want the public to realize that these types of crimes will not be tolerated in Phoenix.”

Former Rep. J.D. Hayworth, R-Ariz., said Tuesday on 550 KFYI-AM that he had acquired an internal memo identifying one of the suspects as a former member of the Mexican military, and he interviewed Mark Spencer of the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association. The men were said to be wielding AR-15 assault weapons and wearing full body armor and black assault gear similar to uniforms worn by military and police tactical teams.

Detectives were alarmed to find more than 100 rounds of ammunition in the bullet-riddled home, along with marijuana and body armor, the Arizona Daily News reported. Just as more investigators appeared on the scene, they saw a suspicious red Chevrolet Tahoe driving through the neighborhood. As the officers gave chase three men jumped from the vehicle and ran, but police run them down and arrested them. Spencer said the men were intending to try and ambush the pursuing officers but had ran out of ammunition.

Daniel Garcia-Saenz, 24, Manual Garcia-Trejom, 25, and Rodolfo Madrigal Lopez, 19, each wore tactical clothing and Kevlar helmets and other weapons were found in the vehicle.

Police believe the hit was drug-related and are looking for three more suspects in the case.

This is but another example that the violence in Mexico has and is spilling over into the states, even through many politicians and even the ambassador to Mexico have said it was not happening. Google or click on: Mexican Drug cartels terror reaches deep into the U.S.

Drug-related violence has been escalating and reportedly is shifting from Mexico to U.S. border states since Mexican President Felipe de Jesus Calderon Hinojosa ordered troops to fight the cartels.

El Universal, a Mexico City-based newspaper, reported 38 people killed in Mexican drug cartels Tuesday, the highest number reported one a single day this year.

Eighteen of the deaths took place in Ciudad Juarez, just across the border from El Paso, Texas, where 2,800 troops have been assigned to fight cartel trafficking and violence.

The newspaper reported more than 1,833 people have been killed in Mexico’s drug trade-related violence this year.

Off the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, Cozumel is located. It is a Caribbean Sea island too. Scuba diving in Cozumel with much interesting sights has been loved by divers. This used to be home to Mayan goddesses and a hideaway for pirates.

Today it is better recognized for its beautiful barrier reef that is the second largest in the world. Divers are presented with some of the best scuba diving anywhere too. Ranging from wildlife to wrecks, there are so many different things to explore. To safeguard all the natural resources there, the government of Mexico developed a National Park across a 25-mile area of the reefs.

Most of the divers that come to Cozumel are attracted by this park. They love to explore the caves and wrecks, along with the marine creatures that thrive in the water around all of Cozumel. These interesting things draw all levels of divers to do scuba diving in Cozumel.

Learner divers delight in the coral found in the shallower areas close to shore. Tunnels and the labyrinths in the coral pinnacles attract the divers that are a bit more experienced. Heading for the areas that have the drop offs and the high walls excites the expert divers. Let’s examine these areas more to know why the divers like them so much.

Santa Rosa Wall is one of the places that attract the expert divers. The drop off into an abyss that is quite deep that in some places is about 100 feet. You have to familiarize your diving to dive in this area though. The currents are too tough for the novice divers. Intermediate divers could also dive here. From the large sponges to the tunnels and caves, there is much to see.

Intermediate divers likely set out toward areas like Palancar Horseshoe. The coral labyrinths reach as high as 100 feet and go down to 20 feet under the surface. Scuba diving through the tunnels, caves and the various other features renders for the extreme in dive experiences. Exciting quests like this bring people scuba diving in Cozumel.

Learners can find the coral gardens near the shore. As shallow as 30 feet are the reefs in some areas. The currents are not as tough so it is manageable for the divers who are just learning or without much experience. These divers can encounter star corals, sponges, moray eels, and more in these clear waters.

Diving at night should not be missed when you visit Cozumel. After dark, the underwater environment takes on a mystical feeling. You are still about to see more activities as well.

In Cozumel, there is much of history to unearth. You can drop in on the local Mayan ruins and an old historic lighthouse. Next to this, there are the dazzling sunsets, beaches, and the blue waters that are crystal clear for a plunge.

Now doesn’t scuba diving in Cozumel catches your interest? Whether you are exploring the tunnels or the coral reefs and caves, you will have an intense experience. To spend another great time, you can also go night diving or just stroll on the beach. Start planning your diving trip today for an enjoyable, satisfying break.