Coverage dated April 13, 2023

Justice announces major fentanyl charges against Mexican cartel leaders

Headline from Washington Times

The Justice Department has charged over two dozen members of the Mexico-based Sinaloa cartel, including top leaders, for their alleged roles in the illicit fentanyl supply chain after a lengthy and sprawling investigation into a problem that is killing tens of thousands of Americans and remains a th…

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Reports & sources

5 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Daily Caller

    Biden Admin Announces Charges Against Notorious Mexican Cartel Leaders (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    The Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged several top operatives of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, according to a Friday press release.

  2. Fox News

    Biden admin announces criminal charges against Mexican cartel leaders over fentanyl smuggling (opens Fox News)

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    The Department of Justice announced a number of criminal charges and sanctions related to the production and smuggling of illicit fentanyl into the United States.

  3. Washington Times

    Justice announces major fentanyl charges against Mexican cartel leaders (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    The Justice Department has charged over two dozen members of the Mexico-based Sinaloa cartel, including top leaders, for their alleged roles in the illicit fentanyl supply chain after a lengthy and sprawling investigation into a problem that is killing tens of thousands of Americans and remains a th…

  4. Kentucky Lantern

    Mexican cartel targeted by Biden administration in multiple fentanyl indictments (opens Kentucky Lantern)

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    Kentucky Lantern's feed description

    The Department of Justice unsealed indictments alleging fentanyl trafficking, weapons offenses, and money laundering against 28 defendants, including those at the highest levels of the notorious and violent cartel.

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