Scientists fleeing border, smugglers: Outdoor studies getting riskier, researchers say. by Chris Hawley. Dec. 27, 2007 12:00 AM

News Type: Event — Seeded on Thu Dec 27, 2007 10:06 AM EST

Article Source: The Arizona Republic

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Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument stopped granting most new research permits in January because of increasing smuggling activity. Scientists must sign a statement acknowledging that the National Park Service cannot guarantee their safety from "potentially dangerous persons entering the park from Mexico."