Social Media Platforms and Cartel Activities

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
TikTok removed the hashtag #CartelTok used by cartels for highlighting crimes and recruiting human smugglers. Social media platforms like Snapchat and Instagram are also targeted for human trafficking. Border Patrol Council Vice President Hector Garza praises Trump administration's efforts to secure borders.

Key Points

  • Cartels used TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram for human smuggling recruitment
  • Trump administration focused on securing borders and tracking cartel activities
  • Efforts to combat illegal content on social media platforms

Pros

  • TikTok removed #CartelTok and known leaders violating policies
  • Efforts by social media platforms to crack down on criminal content
  • Increased awareness of cartels using social media for illegal activities

Cons

  • Potential for copycats mimicking cartel activities on social media
  • Risk of promoting illegal activities to youth and communities