Operation Targets Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG)
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced a significant operation against the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) resulting in 670 arrests and the seizure of 22 tons of cocaine in less than a week.
Operation Details
The operation took place between September 22 and 26, both within the United States and internationally. Authorities confiscated:
- 22 tons of cocaine
- 92.4 kilograms of fentanyl
- Over one million counterfeit pills
- 6.6 tons of methamphetamines
- 33 kilograms of heroin
- 244 firearms
About the CJNG
The Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) is regarded as a “terrorist organization” by the U.S. government under Donald Trump’s administration. The cartel is accused of flooding the United States with fentanyl and causing violence across the country.
Reward for Information: A reward of $15 million is offered for any information leading to the arrest of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho,” the leader of the CJNG.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is the CJNG? The Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) is a powerful Mexican drug cartel operating primarily in the western states of Jalisco and Guerrero. It is considered a “terrorist organization” by the U.S. government.
- Why is the CJNG targeted? The U.S. government targets the CJNG due to its significant role in trafficking drugs, including fentanyl, into the United States and its involvement in widespread violence across the country.
- Who is “El Mencho”? Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” is the leader of the CJNG. He is wanted for his alleged involvement in drug trafficking and organized crime.
- What is the significance of the DEA operation? The DEA operation resulted in 670 arrests and the seizure of substantial quantities of illegal drugs, demonstrating a significant blow against the CJNG’s operations.
- What is fentanyl and why is it a concern? Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid that is 50-100 times more powerful than morphine. Its widespread use contributes to the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States, causing numerous overdose deaths.
