Cartels Adapt Smuggling Methods
Drug cartels are changing their narcotics smuggling methods to the U.S. as the Trump administration increases its deployment to the Caribbean and strikes against vessels carrying illegal substances.
A report by The New York Times reveals that cartels are not deterred by the strikes and are using alternative methods, such as transporting drugs from Colombia to multiple islands before loading them onto fast boats or container ships.
Others are using cargo vessels to hide drugs among legal goods, making seizures more difficult.
Cartels are resorting to alternative methods, including using more cargo vessels to hide drugs.
Author's summary: Cartels adapt smuggling methods amid US strikes.
- Cartels change smuggling methods due to US deployment in the Caribbean.
- Alternative methods include using multiple islands and cargo vessels.
- Drugs are hidden among legal goods, making seizures harder.