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Colombian Cartel, Drug Trafficking, Texas 2024
Coppell, TX – A notorious Colombian Cartel, known as ‘Clan del Golfo,’ has been making waves in the Lone Star State. This drug trafficking organization is responsible for multi-ton cocaine shipments originating from Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Mexico for further distribution to the United States.
The Clan del Golfo uses a variety of methods to transport its illicit cargo, including airplanes, go-fast boats, semi-tractor trailer trucks, and passenger vehicles. Federal prosecutors and law enforcement agencies in the Eastern District of Texas have been working tirelessly with Latin American countries, including Panama, to extradite and prosecute drug traffickers who continue to target the United States as a final destination for their drug trafficking enterprises.
According to Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei, ‘Protecting our communities, fighting the scourge of drug and human trafficking, and combating money laundering and fraud requires a strong relationship and effective communication between national partners with shared values including a commitment to the rule of law.’
He added that the United States is grateful for the cooperation of the Republic of Panama, and in particular, the support of Attorney General Javier Caraballo Salazar. ‘Panama is a vital partner to the United States in fighting transnational organized crime, counter-narcotics, and border security.’
Since taking office earlier this year, Attorney General Caraballo has continued and strengthened that partnership. Eduardo A. Chavez, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Dallas Field Division, echoed Ganjei’s sentiments, saying, ‘We appreciate the participation and support of the Republic of Panama and Attorney General Javier Caraballo Salazar in sending a unified message to those who intend to gain profits by peddling their poisons into our communities.’
Recent successes were possible because of the cooperation of national and international partners like the Republic of Panama and Attorney General Javier Caraballo Salazar. DEA Dallas remains resolute on dismantling local and transnational criminal organizations who are trafficking drugs, creating drug violence, and causing drug-related deaths within our communities.
According to Ryan L. Spradlin, Special Agent in Charge Homeland Security Investigations Dallas, ‘HSI’s long-standing relationship with Panama has led to the arrests of dozens of transnational criminal organization members, the seizure of thousands of pounds of narcotics, and millions of dollars in illicit proceeds.’
Through these efforts, federal prosecutors and law enforcement agencies in the Eastern District of Texas have generated tremendous results, with anti-narcotics operations resulting in the seizure of over 145 tons of cocaine and 75 defendants extradited to the Eastern District.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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