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In 2023, coordinated efforts involving DEA, FBI, and BIA led to a major crackdown on a cartel cell based in Washington State, which had established connections with families operating within the Crow reservation. The operation resulted in arrests of approximately 23 individuals, exemplifying the impact of long-term investigations and interagency collaboration. However, Zinn warns that these groups are adaptive, constantly shifting tactics to evade detection.