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