County Attorney Thomas Launching Effort Against Drop Houses

Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas and Sheriff Joe Arpaio are encouraging the public to report any suspicious activity.

Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas is launching a new public safety effort to combat drop houses and the crime that goes with them.

The initiative comes in the wake of a recent violent attack on a Phoenix man, where he was shot to death by two illegals on June 22.

"Such violent tactics are commonly used by members of Mexican drug cartels that have previously been foreign to the United States," said Thomas.

The public service announcements that will air on TV and radio beginning next week, give information on how to report drop house activity to authorities.