For First Time, U.S. Charges Sinaloa Cartel Leaders with Narco-Terrorism

5/14/25
DRUG CARTELS
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Federal prosecutors on Tuesday charged alleged Sinaloa Cartel leaders with narco-terrorism and material support of terrorism for trafficking fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin into the United States. It is the first time prosecutors charged alleged drug traffickers with terrorism-related charges.

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