The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated six individuals and entities tied to the Cartel del Noreste (CDN) in a move aimed at disrupting a significant money laundering and cash smuggling operation. CDN is recognized as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and is notorious for its violent influence along the U.S.-Mexico border, particularly near Laredo, Texas.

This enforcement action targets key figures within the cartel who play crucial roles in asserting CDN’s control over criminal activities in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. These operations encompass fentanyl trafficking, human smuggling, and extortion, raising serious concerns about public safety and border security in the region.

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent emphasized the commitment to leveraging all tools at the department’s disposal to combat the threats posed by violent cartels. Today’s sanctions aim to cripple the revenue streams that sustain these illegal networks and protect American communities from their detrimental impact.

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Official Source: US Treasury