Vasquez: DEA Drug Bust Underscores Urgent Need to Resource Border, Fight Cartels

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following a major federal operation that dismantled a Sinaloa Cartel-linked drug trafficking ring in New Mexico, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) is renewing his call for a fully resourced border and bipartisan action to combat fentanyl and transnational criminal networks. 

“The takedown of a cartel-linked drug ring in southeastern New Mexico is a major win in the fight to keep fentanyl and organized crime off our streets,” said Vasquez. “These are the targeted operations that save lives and protect our communities. But to stay ahead, we need a fully resourced border with proper staffing, cutting-edge technology, and modern infrastructure at our ports of entry. This bust proves that when we work together, we can disrupt the cartels and defend our neighborhoods. I’ll keep pushing for real, bipartisan solutions that stop the flow of deadly drugs and keep New Mexico families safe.”

The bust, which resulted in dozens of arrests and the seizure of dangerous narcotics, highlights the ongoing threat cartels pose to New Mexico communities and the need for smart, coordinated enforcement strategies.

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