Cartel Del Noreste faction of Los Zetas sent hitmen to Laredo, Texas to kill a man who stole drugs from them. Top leadership of the cartel ordered the hit, which was intercepted by authorities in a sting operation.
Key Points
Hitmen sent to Laredo, Texas by CDN-Los Zetas to kill a man who stole drugs from them
Sting operation by authorities led to the interception and arrest of the hitmen
Previous cases of cross-border kidnappings by CDN-Loz Zetas in the region
Pros
Successful interception of a dangerous criminal operation
Prevention of a potential murder
Cons
Existence of violent criminal organizations like CDN-Los Zetas
Continued threat of cross-border criminal activities