The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) is one of the most powerful and violent drug trafficking organizations in Mexico. Formed in 2010, it originated as an offshoot of the Milenio Cartel and quickly rose to prominence due to its ruthlessness and strategic expansion tactics. Led by Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," CJNG has gained notoriety for its involvement in drug trafficking, extortion, kidnapping, and other criminal activities.

CJNG has a sophisticated operational structure, with a hierarchical leadership that oversees various aspects of its illicit activities, including drug production, transportation, and distribution. The cartel primarily traffics cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl, with routes extending from South America through Mexico and into the United States.

In America, CJNG has established a significant presence, particularly in regions with high drug demand and distribution networks. The cartel's operations in the United States include drug trafficking, money laundering, and violence to maintain control over its territories and enforce its dominance in the drug trade.

To facilitate its operations in the U.S., CJNG relies on a complex network of distributors, smugglers, and associates who help transport drugs across the border and distribute them to various markets. The cartel also engages in alliances and conflicts with other criminal organizations, including rival cartels and street gangs, to protect its interests and expand its influence.


CJNG's presence in America has led to concerns among law enforcement agencies and policymakers due to its involvement in drug-related violence, corruption, and the proliferation of deadly drugs like fentanyl. Efforts to combat the cartel's activities involve collaboration between U.S. and Mexican authorities, including intelligence sharing, law enforcement operations, and targeting the cartel's financial infrastructure.


Despite these efforts, CJNG continues to pose a significant threat to both Mexico and the United States, demonstrating its resilience and adaptability in the face of law enforcement pressure. The cartel's ability to generate enormous profits from the drug trade enables it to sustain its operations and evade capture, making it a formidable adversary in the ongoing fight against organized crime.


In this episode, we take a look at how the CJNG has infiltrated the Puget sound region.

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source:

CJNG cartel targeted tranquil Puget Sound city with meth, fentanyl (usatoday.com)