Mexican Drug Cartels Dominating Fentanyl Market in All 50 US States: DEA Report
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a report highlighting the alarming presence of two powerful Mexican drug cartels, the Sinaloa and Jalisco cartels, in all 50 states in the U.S. These cartels have not only taken control of the fentanyl and illicit drug markets but have also eliminated their competition through violence and other means.
According to the report, the Sinaloa cartel is credited with pioneering the deadliest drug threat in U.S. history, reaping billions in profits from the fentanyl trade alone. On the other hand, the Jalisco cartel relies on vast financial resources, violence, and bribery to operate and is the main supplier of cocaine to the U.S.
These cartels have expanded their operations to unexpected places like Mississippi, Montana, and Wyoming, taking charge of drug distribution in these areas. They use major drug wholesalers, established trafficking routes, and social media channels to get drugs into the hands of users on the streets and into schools.
The DEA has been cracking down on these cartels through enforcement initiatives like Operation Last Mile, which has resulted in thousands of arrests and the seizure of millions of fentanyl pills and other drugs. However, former U.S. Marshal Robert Almonte believes that more federal funding and pressure on the cartels are necessary to combat the fentanyl crisis effectively.
Despite the challenges, Almonte emphasizes the importance of making it difficult for the Mexican cartels to operate in the U.S. communities and sending a message that law enforcement will not tolerate their activities. The fight against these cartels is ongoing, but efforts are being made to disrupt their operations and protect communities from the dangers of illicit drugs.
