

#212 Katarina Szulc - Inside the Cartels' Secret Smuggling Operation in Port of Vancouver
108 snips Jun 26, 2025
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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.
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.
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.