Powerful cartel in Mexico sought to buy weapons overseas in exchange for fentanyl and meth, U.S. says
- August 12, 2026 / 6:29 AM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google The U.
- Justice Department unsealed indictments on Tuesday against four members of one of Mexico's most powerful drug cartels accused of seeking to purchase arms and ammunition in exchange for drugs in the Czech Republic.
- The four alleged members of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, known by its Spanish acronym CJNG, were arrested in the Czech Republic in June, Justice Department officials said.
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- August 12, 2026 / 6:29 AM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google The U.
- Justice Department unsealed indictments on Tuesday against four members of one of Mexico's most powerful drug cartels accused of seeking to purchase arms and ammunition in exchange for drugs in the Czech Republic.
- The four alleged members of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, known by its Spanish acronym CJNG, were arrested in the Czech Republic in June, Justice Department officials said.
Sources: CBS News