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At the heart of this operation lies the Sinaloa Cartel, notorious for its ruthless drug trade and operations within the United States. The head of this organization, Alberto Salazar Amaya, was found residing in Salem, Oregon. His illegal presence, along with five other associates, highlights a broader trend of drug cartel leaders operating outside the law in American communities. The investigators tracked significant cash reserves and additional illegal assets, including cars, seized across multiple states, namely Albuquerque, Phoenix, and Utah, revealing the extensive reach and insulation tactics of these criminal organizations.