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U.S. Charges Father-Son Duo in Massive Fentanyl Trafficking

5/14/2025

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U.S. officials have charged Pedro Inzunza Noriega and his son with trafficking vast quantities of fentanyl and other drugs, tying them to the notorious Beltrán Leyva Organization. This crackdown comes on the heels of President Trump's classification of major Latin American cartels as terrorist groups, while Mexico has confiscated over 1.65 tons of fentanyl linked to their operations.

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U.S. officials have charged Pedro Inzunza Noriega and his son with trafficking vast quantities of fentanyl and other drugs, tying them to the notorious Beltrán Leyva Organization. This crackdown comes on the heels of President Trump's classification of major Latin American cartels as terrorist groups, while Mexico has confiscated over 1.65 tons of fentanyl linked to their operations.