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Top DOJ officials, including U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, announced today what they’re calling “the largest law enforcement bust of precursor chemicals bound for a foreign terrorist organization."
The announcement came right here in the city of Houston, with Attorney Pirro announcing that these chemicals would have been used by the Sinaloa Cartel to make over one ton of methamphetamine but were intercepted on the high seas.
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons spoke at the press conference announcing the bust and said this is a major step toward keeping illicit narcotics off the market. According to him, because precursor supply lines are being targeted, a much higher quantity of drugs is prevented from ever being created or sold.
He also pointed out that these precursor chemicals came from China.
U.S. Attorney Pirro also issued a stark warning to those who might be involved or considering involvement with Sinaloa or any other cartel, saying, "Finding the Americans who are violating the law is the easy part. So don't think you're going to get away with it and make a quick few bucks, and no one will know. We know. You'd be amazed at what we know."