Charges Announced Against Chapitos Cartel Network

WEB DOJ and DEA Disrupt Fentanyl Distribution

Charges Unsealed in Southern District of California

WASHINGTON - The Justice Department today announced charges unsealed in the Southern District of California against members of the Sinaloa Cartel's Chapitos network. The charges are part of ongoing efforts to disrupt the flow of illegal fentanyl and other drugs into the United States.

According to the indictment, the defendants are responsible for distributing large quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine throughout the United States. They are also accused of laundering millions of dollars in drug proceeds through various shell companies.

The charges are the result of a joint investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The DEA has been targeting the Chapitos network for several years, and this indictment is a significant step in disrupting their operations.

The Justice Department is committed to combating the opioid crisis, and these charges are part of our ongoing efforts to stop the flow of illegal drugs into the United States. We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to bring to justice those who are responsible for distributing these dangerous substances.