Cartel threatens to kidnap federal agents at border, according to alert

Government uncovers cartel plot to kidnap Border Patrol and customs officers in Texas

Federal law enforcement authorities have reason to believe a Mexican cartel is looking to kidnap federal law enforcement in western Texas, prompting agents and officers to be on guard, three employees at U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed to the Washington Examiner on Wednesday. Select CBP employees were recently notified by the agency that a…