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By Federal Newswire | Oct 27, 2023
The ringleader of a Utah-based drug trafficking operation, Angel Rubio-Quintana, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after admitting to distributing large quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and marijuana in St. George, Utah. U.S. Attorney Trina A. Higgins of the District of Utah believes that Rubio-Quintana's actions jeopardized the safety of the St. George community.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 26, 2023
Derek Maltz is the former Director of the Special Operations Division at the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. He currently works with thousands of families who have lost their loved ones to fentanyl poisoning.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 26, 2023
Recently, border officials in San Diego released a warning regarding the potential presence of people associated with the conflict between Hamas and Israel at the U.S southern border. Senator Cruz voiced his concern about the news in a recent tweet.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 26, 2023
Steve Murphy and Javier Pena are authors of the book, Manhunters: How We Took Down Pablo Escobar. They retired from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, where they led investigations into Pablo Escobar and the Medellin cartel.
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By Federal Newswire | Oct 25, 2023
The State of Texas filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies for their alleged involvement in removing concertina wire along the Texas-Mexico border, which was set up to address the immigration crisis. The state contends that these actions undermine its security efforts and seeks injunctive measures to prevent further destruction of the wire.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 25, 2023
A recent article from Vice reported that the Jalisco New Generation Cartel has been using force to acquire profits from Lime farmers in Mexico. The article, published on October 23rd, was written by reporter Luis Chaparro.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2023
Research shows that Mexican drug cartels pose an increasing threat with their various criminal activities. An article from the Financial Times published in September cites research on the extensive structure of these cartels, which includes massive numbers of employees.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 23, 2023
A recent study has suggested that the best way to reduce violence stemming from drug cartels is to cut down the cartel’s ability to recruit new members. In a study published in Science, the number of active cartel members is about 175,000, and diminishing that figure is the best way to combat the cartels.
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By Federal Newswire | Oct 20, 2023
A collaborative working group, under the auspices of Rice University's Baker Institute Center for the U.S. and Mexico, has conducted an in-depth analysis of the alliance structures within Mexican organized crime. The Baker Institute released a commentary titled "Unraveling Covert Networks: Analysis of Mexican Cartel Alliances" and summarized two research papers examining the alliance structure within Mexican organized crime.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 19, 2023
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares and West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey recently spoke together at a forum called “Opioid Crisis of the Two Virginias” at Bluefield University. Both made it clear that they want drug cartels to be labeled as terrorist organizations and fentanyl to be labeled a weapon of mass destruction.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 19, 2023
A Borderland Beat article published on October 16th, 2023, claims that there may be a partnership between Hamas, an extremist organization responsible for attacks on Israel, and the Sinaloa Cartel, a notorious Mexican drug cartel. The article suggests that this connection indicates potential deeper ties between Middle Eastern terror groups and Mexican criminal organizations.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 19, 2023
A CBS News documentary titled "Arming Cartels: Inside the Mexican-American Gunrunning Networks" has revealed exclusive details about Project Thor, an operation aimed at stopping the flow of American military-grade weapons to Mexican drug cartels. Released on September 14, the documentary features interviews with intelligence officials, special agents, and cartel members who witnessed the smuggling firsthand.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2023
The Sinaloa Cartel, one of the two most powerful drug cartels operating in Mexico, have reportedly been leaving signs that they are banning the production of fentanyl at their labs, and killing those who do not comply. It is unclear whether this is a stance that will stick, or if it is just a temporary ban to take law enforcement pressure off the cartel.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2023
A CBS News documentary titled, "Arming Cartels: Inside the Mexican-American Gunrunning Networks," revealed the extensive weapons smuggling networks operated by Mexican drug cartels from the US to Mexico. The documentary, released on September 14, featured interviews with intelligence officials and special agents who witnessed and reported on the smuggling.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 16, 2023
An essay from the Cato Institute challenges the narrative that illegal border crossings are the primary source of fentanyl smuggling and highlights the importance of addressing the root causes of the opioid crisis.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 13, 2023
Two men have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in laundering $23 million of drug money through Lexington, Kentucky, revealing the growing presence of Mexican drug cartels in the area. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has identified Mexican drug cartels as a major force in Lexington.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 11, 2023
Former President Donald Trump's call for military force against Mexican cartels has gained traction among Republican candidates, with many of them adopting this stance as a key component of the party's doctrine. According to an article by The New York Times from October 3, nearly every Republican candidate has been advocating for a plan that involves sending U.S. Special Operations troops into Mexican territory to combat drug cartels, dismantle their operations, and potentially designate them as foreign terrorist organizations.
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 10, 2023
Tensions are mounting around the U.S.-Mexico border as the question of what to do to mitigate the damage done by drug cartels still looms over both countries. According to an editorial by the Dallas Morning News, the U.S. needs to take action, and an effective way to do so is to cut out corruption and cut off money from the cartels.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2023
Mexican drug cartels have set their sights on Alaska as a profitable area for drug sales, particularly fentanyl, according to a report in the Louisville Courier Journal. This has resulted in a surge in drug overdose deaths and has sparked concern among Alaskans.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 8, 2023
The United States has announced that it will resume the deportation of Venezuelan nationals who enter the country illegally and fail to establish a legal basis to remain. The decision was made in an effort to enforce immigration laws and strengthen consequences for those who unlawfully cross the border. The announcement was made on October 5, 2023.
