Border Patrol Seizures and Trump Administration's Actions Against Mexican Drug Cartels

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Border Patrol agents and law enforcement partners seized over $25 million worth of cocaine in the past week, with the latest seizure near San Clemente, California. The Trump administration declared major Mexican drug cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and utilized military drones to surveil cartel activities in Mexican airspace.

Key Points

  • Seizure of over $25 million worth of cocaine in the past week
  • Trump administration declaring major Mexican drug cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
  • Utilization of military drones to surveil cartel activities in Mexican airspace

Pros

  • Preventing large quantities of cocaine from reaching the interior of the United States
  • Disrupting the operations of Mexican drug cartels

Cons

  • Potential escalation of violence by cartels in response to enforcement actions
  • Impact on individuals involved in drug trafficking