Operation Terminus
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| Date | 2012–2013 |
|---|---|
| Location | Arizona, California, Indiana |
| Outcome | Successful operation, 77 arrests, $7.5 million and hundreds of pounds of narcotics seized. |
Operation Terminuslegalization of marijuana in some U.S. states, Mexican cartels are turning to more dangerous illegals drugs to make up for lost profits. A police spokesman in Tempe, Arizona, Lieutenant Mike Pooley commented on the situation: "They are plowing marijuana fields and planting opiates. It's killing our youths. It's an epidemic."[1][2]
See also
- Mexican Drug War
References
- ^ a b Jim Walsh and Allison Gargaro (2015-03-06). "Police: Meth bust shows legal pot forces cartels to change tactics". The Republican. Retrieved 2016-03-18.
- ^ Kathie Ritchie (2015-03-05). "Authorities Take Down Drug Organization With Ties To Sinaloa Cartel". Retrieved 2016-03-18.