Shift in Fentanyl Production by Sinaloa Cartel's Chapitos Faction

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Mexican authorities report a shift in fentanyl production and distribution as the Sinaloa Cartel's Chapitos faction moves its operations closer to Texas. Seizures of fentanyl precursors and chemicals valued at 87 million pesos have occurred in Sinaloa and Nuevo Leon.

Key Points

  • Chapitos faction of the Sinaloa Cartel moving its laboratories to Monterrey metropolitan area.
  • Seizures of 120 tons of chemical precursors valued at 87 million pesos in Sinaloa and Nuevo Leon.
  • Monterrey's industrial hubs provide cover for large-scale drug production facilities.
  • Faction of Sinaloa Cartel collaborating with other cartels for drug trafficking.

Pros

  • Increased enforcement actions leading to seizures of fentanyl precursors.
  • Insight into the movement of drug cartels and their operations.

Cons

  • Escalation of drug production and distribution closer to the Texas border.
  • Risks associated with the spread of illegal drug manufacturing facilities.