The Shadow Wolves, an all-Native unit of border drug trackers, have been moved out of the Department of Homeland Security.

Members of the unit and their allies in Congress sought the transfer. They cited management problems within DHS, which took over the Shadow Wolves following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

The agents said DHS reduced their duties and confined them to a smaller part of the Tohono O'odham Nation. The changes coincided with the loss of 6 long-time members of the unit.

The Shadow Wolves will now be part of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement, where they hope to maintain their focus on preventing drug trafficking.

Get the Story:
Indian drug trackers to take on new role (AP 10/31)
pwpwd

Relevant Links:
Shadow Wolves tribute page - http://www.shadow-wolves.org

Related Stories:
Homeland security changes affect Shadow Wolves (08/02)
Shadow Wolves combat flow of drugs into United States (11/09)
Drug cartels offer $500K to kill Shadow Wolves (11/09)
Shadow Wolves training border guards overseas (10/06)
Tohono O'odham Nation dealing with border 'crisis' (04/13)
Tohono O'odham Nation dealing with years of neglect (03/22)
Tohono O'odham Nation in line for border security funds (02/18)
Tribe seizes 300 pounds of drugs daily (9/25)