11. By the time they reached the high mountains outside Bucaramanga, army patrols were in pursuit and helicopters were firing at them. 12. Even though the military patrols are on hold pending a Pentagon review of the program, there appears to be strong White House support for resumption of the patrols. 13. Except for an occasional medical helicopter with special clearance, his patrol was alone in a brilliant blue sky made for flying. 14. For an Army that has become increasingly mechanized, foot patrols such as this are a rarity. 15. He said the patrols are an inevitable source of confrontation. 16. He said armed patrols were now under an organized command. 17. In addition, holes in the chain-link fence on the border were repaired and new helicopter patrols were sent to search the area. 18. In Grapevine, foot and bicycle patrols will be out in force at Grapevine Mills Mall. 19. Philippus said those allegations were too vague to warrant an inquiry into whether the patrol was harassing downtown visitors. 20. Roadblocks were set up throughout the country and stepped-up army patrols were apparent on highways and in downtown Jerusalem. |