To halt fentanyl, U.S. says it 'infiltrated' Sinaloa cartel : NPR
WEBApr 21, 2023 · U.S. officials say they've identified and infiltrated the Mexican drug organization that's largely responsible for the fentanyl crisis killing tens of thousands of Americans every year.
How fentanyl changed the game for Mexico’s drug cartels
WEBJul 25, 2023 · US lawmakers from both parties say Mexico needs to do more to stem the supply of fentanyl, with some even suggesting US military intervention against the cartels.
Mexican Sinaloa Cartel’s Message to Members: Stop Making Fentanyl …
WEBOct 16, 2023 · CULIACÁN, Mexico—The Sinaloa cartel, the leading exporter of fentanyl to the U.S., is prohibiting the production and trafficking of the illegal opioid in its territory after coming under...
From Mexican cartel labs to U.S. streets, a deadly fentanyl …
WEBDec 12, 2022 · Mexican cartels stepped in to fill the vacuum. Traffickers, who relied for decades on plant-based drugs such as heroin, cocaine and marijuana, are now using chemicals in clandestine...
Fact Sheet: DHS Shows Results in the Fight to Dismantle Cartels …
WEBJul 31, 2024 · DHS personnel is on the front lines to detect and prevent fentanyl and its precursor chemicals from flowing into our country. More than 90% of interdicted fentanyl is stopped at Ports of Entry (POEs) where cartels attempt to smuggle it primarily in vehicles driven by U.S. citizens.
Justice Department Announces Charges Against Sinaloa Cartel’s …
WEBApr 14, 2023 · The Sinaloa Cartel is one of the most powerful drug cartels in the world and is largely responsible for the manufacturing and importing of fentanyl for distribution in the United States. Fentanyl is a dangerous synthetic opioid that is more than 50 times more potent than heroin.
El Chapo’s opium heartland bereft as Mexico cartels embrace fentanyl
WEBMay 4, 2024 · Potent new illegal drugs such as fentanyl, a synthetic opioid which can be manufactured in a small apartment using chemicals imported from China, have achieved in a few years a result that eluded...
Co-Founder of Sinaloa Cartel Charged in Superseding Indictment …
WEBFeb 15, 2024 · “With fentanyl the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 18 and 45, we must continue to hold Zambada Garcia and other cartel leaders, members, and associates accountable for the people they have killed.” ... Zambada Garcia has continued to evade capture, and, as alleged, continues to run …
Fact Sheet: Justice Department Actions to Counter the Scourge of ...
WEBJul 31, 2024 · In April 2024, the Justice Department charged 41 individuals in a 50-count indictment alleging cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, and meth trafficking and related crimes, all operating under the control of the Cartel de Jalisco …
Fentanyl smuggling: Experts say a new drug war won't work - NPR
WEBFeb 21, 2023 · As fentanyl deaths soar, political pressure is growing to stop Mexican cartels that smuggle the drug. Experts on drug trafficking say trying to lock down the Mexican border is an impossible...
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