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Secret cross-border tunnel under SoCal store linked to cartel cocaine flow
crime-and-courts7 days ago

Secret cross-border tunnel under SoCal store linked to cartel cocaine flow

A 55-foot-deep, about 2,000-foot-long tunnel hidden beneath a Buy 4 Less in Otay Mesa, San Diego County, fitted with reinforced walls, a rail system, ventilation and electricity, was used by the Jalisco New Generation cartel to smuggle roughly $45 million worth of cocaine from Mexico to California. Homeland Security agents uncovered the passage after months of surveillance and seizures, exposing an elaborate cross-border operation; four men face conspiracy charges to import and distribute narcotics, with potential life sentences and up to $10 million fines. The tunnel can be accessed by a hydraulic lift, and authorities note this case demonstrates the ongoing danger of subterranean smuggling along the California border.

via Los Angeles Times|
#cartel#cocaine#crime-and-courts
US Indictment Forces Mexican Sinaloa Officials to Step Aside Over Cartel Ties
world1 month ago

US Indictment Forces Mexican Sinaloa Officials to Step Aside Over Cartel Ties

The United States charged Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya, Culiacán Mayor Juan de Dios Gámez Mendívil, and eight others from Morena with drug-trafficking linked to the Sinaloa cartel. Rocha and Gámez Mendívil will take 30-day leaves of absence and lose immunity, with interim governor Yeraldine Bonilla Valverde stepping in; Senator Enrique Inzunza will remain in the Senate. Mexico’s president and attorney general are overseeing the inquiry, and Sheinbaum stressed Mexico’s sovereignty and promised to pursue individuals if proven guilty.

via The Guardian|
#cartel#drug-trafficking#morena
El Mencho’s mountain hideout falls to Mexican forces, sparking cartel retaliation
world-and-nation3 months ago

El Mencho’s mountain hideout falls to Mexican forces, sparking cartel retaliation

Mexican special forces, with U.S. intelligence support, stormed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes’s luxury mountain hideout near Tapalpa, killing El Mencho after an hours-long gun battle that also triggered deadly reprisals across Mexico; the raid exposed a lavish compound with armed guards, drones, designer gear, and a payroll notebook detailing pay for commanders, mercenaries, and drone operators.

via Los Angeles Times|
#cartel#cjng#el-mencho
Landman Season 2 Finale: Norris Reboots the Oil Empire
television4 months ago

Landman Season 2 Finale: Norris Reboots the Oil Empire

Tommy Norris survives a brutal finale, is fired by Cami Miller, and is reborn with a $44 million loan from Garcia (now Danny Morrell) to fund a fresh drilling venture via CTT Exploration, reestablishing cartel ties and setting up his son Cooper in a leadership role as Season 3 looms. The episode reinforces Sheridan’s loyalty-driven drama, with Angela’s support and Paigyn/Ainsley’s evolving arc adding humor and heart to the mix.

via Deadline|
#cartel#landman#loyalty
"El Chapo's Family Visitation Requests Denied by Federal Judge"
crime2 years ago

"El Chapo's Family Visitation Requests Denied by Federal Judge"

A federal judge has denied Mexican drug lord "El Chapo" Guzman's request for phone calls and visits with his daughters and wife, stating that the Bureau of Prisons is solely responsible for his conditions. Guzman, serving a life sentence in a Supermax prison in Colorado, had requested visits with his family, citing unprecedented discrimination. The judge's decision comes after Guzman's previous plea for intervention due to alleged psychological torment in prison.

via CBS News|
#cartel#crime#el-chapo
"Europol Exposes European Criminal Networks Using Legal Businesses for Money Laundering"
crime2 years ago

"Europol Exposes European Criminal Networks Using Legal Businesses for Money Laundering"

Europol's report reveals that over 800 criminal networks with more than 25,000 members are infiltrating legal businesses in the EU, using corruption to hide their activities and launder criminal profits. Examples include an Italian businessman in Spain involved in drug trafficking and money laundering through fruit import companies, and 'Ndrangheta syndicate families investing in real estate and commercial activities. Drug trafficking and corruption are the main concerns, with record amounts of cocaine being seized in Europe and drug-related violent crime increasing. Europol plans to share the data with law enforcement agencies in EU member countries to better target criminals.

via CBS News|
#cartel#cocaine#corruption
"Wave of Violence Claims Lives of Mexican Mayoral Candidates"
crime2 years ago

"Wave of Violence Claims Lives of Mexican Mayoral Candidates"

Bertha Gisela Gaytán Gutiérrez, a mayoral candidate in Mexico, was shot and killed as she began campaigning in the violence-stricken city of Celaya, marking another politician to be murdered in the country in recent weeks. The killing comes amidst an increasingly bloody runup to Mexico's June 2 elections, with at least 14 candidates killed since the start of 2024. The state of Guanajuato, where the killing took place, has been plagued by high levels of violence, and the incident underscores the widespread issue of violence against politicians in Mexico.

via CBS News|
#cartel#crime#mayoral-candidate
crime-and-justice2 years ago

"41 Indicted in International Drug Smuggling Operation Linked to Mexican Cartel"

A 50-count indictment has led to the arrest of 23 individuals involved in cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, and meth trafficking in the Houston and Galveston areas, allegedly under the control of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The operation, spanning multiple jurisdictions, has resulted in the seizure of large quantities of drugs and the arrest of 20 people, with warrants outstanding for 16 others. The indictment seeks forfeiture of $10 million in illegal proceeds, and the defendants face up to life in prison if convicted. The arrests are the culmination of a 63-month investigation dubbed Operation Rainmaker, led by the DEA and USMS with assistance from other law enforcement agencies.

via Department of Justice|
#cartel#crime-and-justice#dea
"Spate of Mayoral Murders Rocks Mexico"
crime2 years ago

"Spate of Mayoral Murders Rocks Mexico"

The mayor of Churumuco, Mexico, Guillermo Torres, was shot dead at a restaurant in Morelia while dining with his 14-year-old son, becoming the latest victim of politically related killings in the country ahead of the upcoming presidential elections. His son survived the attack. Torres is the third mayoral candidate to be murdered in recent months, highlighting the ongoing violence and organized crime plaguing Mexico, particularly in Michoacan state, where drug cartels often target politicians in their bid to control local authorities.

via CBS News|
#cartel#crime#mexico
"Mob in Mexican Tourist City Beats Suspected Kidnapper to Death"
world2 years ago

"Mob in Mexican Tourist City Beats Suspected Kidnapper to Death"

In the Mexican tourist city of Taxco, a woman suspected of kidnapping and killing an 8-year-old girl was brutally beaten to death by a mob, sparking outrage and highlighting the prevalence of vigilante justice in the region. The incident occurred just hours before the city's Holy Week procession, casting a pall over the already solemn event. The mayor expressed frustration over the lack of support from the state government, while residents voiced their fed-up sentiments with the ongoing violence and its impact on tourism. Guerrero state, where Taxco is located, has been particularly prone to violence, with drug cartels and gangs routinely preying on the local population.

via CBS News|
#cartel#kidnapping#mexico