Quincy Reporter

In the wake of recent high-profile crimes involving illegal immigrants, Mecki Kosin, a well-known Quincy-based travel consultant and outspoken advocate for stricter immigration control, has voiced strong opinions on the matter. 

Kosin, who immigrated legally from Frankfurt, Germany, in 1972, is calling for immediate action to address what she describes as a significant issue.

“First of all, these are not migrants nor immigrants; they are ILLEGAL ALIENS!” Kosin told the Quincy Reporter. “I am a LEGAL immigrant, and before I was a citizen, I was categorized as a legal alien or resident alien. Immigrants are those who join a new country with the intention of contributing and making their new home a better place. These individuals, however, are here to exploit our benefits without integrating into our society.”

Kosin is active politically and was a delegate to the 2024 Republican National Convention

Her comments come in response to recent incidents involving illegal aliens, including a disturbing attack on a Chicago commuter in February. 

A video that surfaced in early July showed a group of Venezuelans assaulting a man on a Chicago train, with one suspect choking the victim into unconsciousness while the others stole his belongings. 

The suspects, Fernando Loyo-Rodriguez, Wilker Gutierrez Sierra, Carlos Carreno-Carreno and Yonnier Guasamucare Garcia, were apprehended shortly after the incident and face serious charges, including robbery and aggravated battery.

Kosin's concerns are echoed by reports of professional criminals exploiting migrants from shelters to target luxury stores in Oakbrook Center, a suburban mall near Chicago. 

Retired Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel has warned of South American gangs.

“A lot more crossing the border are criminals or have criminal intent than is being publicly said,” Weitzel told the New York Post. 

Of the 10.5 million illegal aliens that have crossed the border over 600,000 have resettled in Illinois. 

Weitzel said gangs are using vulnerable individuals to raid upscale shopping centers, raising fears about the potential for criminal activity among recent border-crossers. 

“Our border needs to be closed, and NOW!” Kosin said. “Illegal aliens need to be deported, or at the very least, thoroughly interviewed. I know some who have crossed the border illegally are terrorists. I’m not saying all of them are, but we’ve already seen known terrorists among them. If I could enter the US legally—sure, it took time and money—anybody else can do the same!”

Kosin's call for stricter immigration policies reflects a broader national debate about the safety and security implications of illegal immigration. 

Her remarks come as cities across the U.S. are reporting a rise in crimes involving illegal immigrants, adding fuel to the ongoing discussions about border control and immigration reform.

Kosin has been a dedicated travel consultant and the only Certified Travel Counselor (CTC) in the area, organizing numerous tours across Europe and the United States. 

Kosin chairs Quincy’s Sister City relationship and educates others about German life. 

Quincy police are reporting an increase in drug overdoses, with methamphetamine being the primary culprit.

This year, five overdoses have been linked to meth, some of which have been fatal, often due to meth being laced with fentanyl. 

Quincy police recently reported four overdoses in one 24-hour period, none of which were fatal but underscored the danger of drugs laced with fentanyl.