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Mexican military officials told the 10News I-Team that many of the weapons used by drug cartels are made in the U.S. More
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Cartel Violence Devastating To Mexican Tourism

The Mexican government is taking a tougher stand against the drug cartels. But it may be too late to save the much needed Spring Break tourist season. More

Border Violence Cited For Increase In Asylum Cases

Violence in Mexico is causing an increase in the number of citizens seeking asylum in the U.S. More
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More Caught At Border With Drugs Taped To Body

A growing number of teens and young men with narcotics taped to their bodies have been caught in recent months trying to cross the border, authorities announced Tuesday. More
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Prison Gang Members Arrested In Operation

Members of the Mexican Mafia gang were arrested as part of a San Diego-wide operation. More
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U.S. Keeps Pressure On Remnants Of Arellano-Felix Cartel

The U.S. Justice Department is determined to continue the dismantling of one of Mexico's most-feared drug gangs, the Arellano-Felix organization. More

Tijuana's Anti-Corruption Police Chief Fired

Tijuana's anti-corruption police chief was fired and replaced with an army officer Monday, following three days of violence that left 37 people dead in this border city plagued by warring drug gangs. More
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Tijuana Police Chief Vows To Fight Cartels, Corruption

Known as the "Tijuana Rambo," Jesus Capella has made it his mission to fight corruption within the Tijuana Police Department and the drug cartels in his city. More
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American Allegedly Calling Shots In Mexican Cartel War

Is an American man acting as an enforcer in the current Mexican drug cartel battles? More
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FBI: Mexican Cartel Crime Linked To San Diego County

An FBI agent says crimes committed by Mexican drug cartels are spilling over into the U.S. More
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ICE: Illegal Immigrants With Gang Ties, Criminal History Arrested

Federal agents arrest 81 people during a crackdown on illegal immigrants with either a criminal history or a connection to a gang. More

Report Details Growing Violence In Tijuana, Baja

10News has obtained a report that reveals details about the rise of violence in Mexico. More
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San Diego Concerned Over Recent Tijuana Violence

Will recent violence in Tijuana spill over into San Diego? More
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Related Resources

2009 National Gang Threat Assessment

2009 National Drug Threat Assessment

2009 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report

Fact Sheet: DOJ Efforts To Combat Cartels

Federal Bureau Of Investigation

Department Of Homeland Security

Congressional Research On Mexico Drug Cartels

Drug Enforcement Agency

DEA’s Most Wanted List

Tijuana Cartel Figures

	Fernando Sanchez-Arellano: Also known as "El Ingeniero" (the engineer), assumed control of Arellano-Felix Cartel when his uncle was captured in 2006. On the DEA's most wanted list/Mexico's most wanted list.
	Manuel Invanovich Zambrano-Flores: Also known as "El Jimmy," moved up in the organization following 2008 arrest of Gustavo Rivera Martinez (aka "El Gus" aka "El P1"). On the DEA's most wanted list.
	Issac Manuel Godoy-Castro: Also known as "El Issac," he is on the DEA's most wanted list.
	Melvin Gutierrez-Quiroz: Also known as "El Melvin," he is on the DEA's most wanted list.
	Raymundo Corona-Bartolome: He is on the DEA's most wanted list.
	Fernando Avila-Valenzuela: He is on the DEA's most wanted list.
	Eduardo Teodoro Garcia-Simental: Also known as "El Teo," his cell broke from Arellano-Felix Cartel last April. Now operating cell under their permission. Officials say he is feuding with El Ingeniero with backing from Pacific Cartel, aka Sinaloa Cartel. On the DEA's most wanted list/Mexico's most wanted list.
	Manuel Garcia-Simental: Also known as "El Chiquilin."
	Jose Filiberto Parra-Ramos: Also known as "La Perra," he is on the DEA's most wanted list.
	Reydel Lopez-Uriarte: Also known as "El Muletas."
	Angel Jacome Gamboa: Also known as "El Kaibil," he was arrested on March 8.