Shawn Ryan Show

#212 Katarina Szulc - Inside the Cartels' Secret Smuggling Operation in Port of Vancouver

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Jun 26, 2025
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INSIGHT

Cartels Reject 'Terrorist' Label

  • Cartel members dismissed the terrorist label, emphasizing drug demand as justification for their actions.
  • They differentiate their operations from conventional terrorism like bombing civilians.
INSIGHT

Cartels Shift Fentanyl Labs To Canada

  • Cartels moved fentanyl production from Mexico to Canada due to stricter US border controls.
  • Canada offers easier entry and collaboration with local gangs at crucial ports like Vancouver.
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Canada Overwhelmed By Cartels

  • Canadian law enforcement lacks resources to effectively tackle expansive cartel operations.
  • Thousands of organized crime groups, including many linked to cartels, operate freely across Canada.
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