Mexican Cartels Targeting Native Americans in Montana, Flooding the State with Fentanyl and Meth

Mexican cartels have flooded Montana with fentanyl and meth by targeting Native American reservations, taking advantage of limited law enforcement and the high demand for drugs in remote areas. The cartels initially target Native Americans, turning them into addicts by giving away an initial supply of drugs. The vast remoteness of Montana and legal loopholes on Native American land make it difficult for law enforcement to combat the trafficking. The overdose death rate among Native Americans in Montana is more than twice that of white residents, and some tribes have formed vigilante groups to fight back against the surge in violent crime and drug trafficking.