DEA, FBI seize $10 million in cryptocurrency 'directly linked to the Sinaloa cartel'
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Major Win Against Sinaloa Cartel: $10 Million Crypto Seized
U.S. law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to the Sinaloa cartel, seizing over $10 million in cryptocurrency directly linked to their operations. This pivotal confiscation, executed by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Miami, Florida, highlights a new front in the war on drugs: targeting digital financial networks.
Intensified Nationwide Drug Operations
The cryptocurrency seizure is part of a broader, intensified nationwide campaign initiated since January 20th. This ongoing offensive demonstrates a strong commitment to dismantling drug cartels and protecting communities. Key results from these widespread raids include:
- Over 44 million fentanyl pills and 4,500 pounds of fentanyl powder seized.
- Nearly 65,000 pounds of methamphetamine and over 201,500 pounds of cocaine confiscated.
- More than 2,105 fentanyl-related arrests made.
DEA Acting Administrator Robert Murphy stated, "DEA is hitting the cartels where it hurts — with arrests, with seizures, and with relentless pressure." Attorney General Pam Bondi commended the "historic work" of agents in safeguarding communities from deadly drugs like fentanyl. This persistent effort aims to dismantle criminal networks "piece by piece" until their "empire falls," sending a clear message to those profiting from illicit trade.
Innovative Tactics and Broad Reach
These operations also exposed sophisticated smuggling techniques, such as methamphetamine hidden in "truckloads of cucumbers" and "refrigerated trucks carrying blueberries." Such discoveries emphasize the constant vigilance required to intercept disguised illicit shipments. Raids have spanned coast to coast, including California, Arizona, Texas, Nebraska, Minnesota, Indiana, Kentucky, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, underscoring the pervasive nature of cartel activities and the coordinated federal response.
Ensuring Safer Communities
The commitment to justice is further exemplified by the guilty plea of Ovidio Guzman Lopez, son of "El Chapo" and a key Sinaloa Cartel figure, to federal drug charges in Chicago. These comprehensive efforts – from financial disruptions to large-scale drug interdictions and high-profile arrests – are actively saving American lives. For citizens, this translates to a safer environment, with fewer deadly drugs infiltrating our neighborhoods. It reaffirms that the fight against drug cartels is escalating, with innovative tactics deployed to disrupt their entire criminal ecosystem, ensuring relentless pursuit for those involved in illicit drug trade.
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