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Today, the Arizona desert—long a lawless corridor—serves as the new arena. The region, stretching from Lukeville to St. Louis Rio and known as the Sonoran Gate, has experienced a surge in illegal crossings, smuggling, and armed trafficking. The Sinaloa cartel has solidified control over key routes, employing military-grade weapons and coordinated convoys, often using the desert's natural cover as strategic camouflage.
Law enforcement initially dismissed reports of organized biker patrols, considering them local militias. However, intercepted radio chatter and tactical operations revealed a different story: disciplined, well-armed motorcycle groups operating with military-like coordination—names linked historically to the Hell's Angels’ California chapters.