U.S. Department of the Treasury Hits One of Mexico's Biggest Drug Cartels With Sanctions
Concretely, the sanctions target the group known as the "Bonques Brothers," involved in fentanyl, heroin drug trafficking and money laundering
Regional Sinaloa Cartel Leader 'El Tony' is Arrested by Mexican Authorities
"El Tony" was arrested along with three other gang members in an operation conducted by Mexico's Ministry of National Defense (SEDENA)
Mexican Authorities Dismantle Workshop Used By Sinaloa Cartel Leader 'El Güero Pulseras' To Build 'Narco Tanks'
Authorities were able to seize 54 firearms, 2,000 pounds of marijuana, three motorcycles, nine civilian vehicles and three armored vehicles
'La Alemana,' Regional Leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, Is Captured In Mexico
Authorities said "La Alemana" had an active arrest warrant since 2021. She stands accused of unlawful possession of firearms and crimes against public health
Mexican Drug Cartels Are Using Social Media to Distribute Drugs, Collect Payments and to Recruit New Members
According to the 2024 National Drug Threat Assessment, Mexican drug cartels have extended its reach into nearly 50 countries worldwide
Five Members of 'La Linea' Cartel Sanctioned By Department of the Treasury For Fentanyl Trafficking
The OFAC also sanctioned two companies owned by La Linea members that were used for money laundering purposes
Shootout in Mexico's Southern State of Guerrero Leaves Two Police Officers, 14 Suspected Gang Members Dead
Authorities arrested 11 other suspects involved in the attack. They also seized more than a dozen vehicles and firearms
Cartels' Infamous Narco Tanks Get High-Tech Upgrade Amid Intensifying Turf Wars in Mexico
The latest vehicles have signal inhibitor systems for drones, tools for perforating tires, and can transport eight to 10 people inside