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Archive Home > 2011 > December > 04 > U.S. agents laundering profits of drug cartels

U.S. agents laundering profits of drug cartels

Millions of dollars smuggled as DEA’s role in Mexico increases

By Ginger Thompson / The Bulletin
December 4, 2011

WASHINGTON — Undercover U.S. narcotics agents have laundered or smuggled millions of dollars in drug proceeds as part of Washington’s expanding role in Mexico’s fight against drug cartels, according to current and former federal law enforcement officials.

The agents, primarily with the Drug....

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