"The criminal indictment against members of the Beltran Leyva organization is the first use of narco-terrorism charges against a Mexican-based drug-trafficking organization."
"To the leaders of the Sinaloa cartel, you are no longer the hunters, you are the hunted. You will be betrayed by your friends."
"The Sinaloa cartel is a complex, dangerous terrorist organization and dismantling them demands a novel, powerful legal response."
"Their days of brutalizing the American people without consequence are over â we will seek life in prison for these terrorists."
Federal prosecutors in San Diego have made history by unsealing an indictment that levies narco-terrorism charges against members of the Beltran Leyva organization, a faction within the Sinaloa cartel known for its violent reputation and significant involvement in fentanyl production. This unprecedented legal move follows the Trump administration's previous designation of the cartel as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. U.S. Attorney Adam Gordon emphasized the shift in power dynamics, calling cartel leaders 'the hunted.' With the indictment containing serious charges beyond narco-terrorism, such as drug conspiracy and money laundering, law enforcement aims to dismantle this dangerous organization effectively.
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