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Major Sinaloa Cartel Leader Arrested in Oregon Crackdown

5/7/2025

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On April 28, 2025, a significant crackdown on the Sinaloa Cartel unfolded in Salem, Oregon, leading to the arrest of its notorious leader, Berto Salazar Amaya. Authorities seized a staggering 11.5 kilos of fentanyl, 3 million pills, and $5 million in cash, revealing the cartel's alarming influence and the involvement of six undocumented members across various states.

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Story summary

On April 28, 2025, a significant crackdown on the Sinaloa Cartel unfolded in Salem, Oregon, leading to the arrest of its notorious leader, Berto Salazar Amaya. Authorities seized a staggering 11.5 kilos of fentanyl, 3 million pills, and $5 million in cash, revealing the cartel's alarming influence and the involvement of six undocumented members across various states.