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When examining cartel operations, one might assume that their illicit activities are highly lucrative. For instance, there's a perception that they generate enormous income from crimes like doxing or assassinations. Some narratives suggest that doxing could bring in around $5,000, while contracting an assassination of an agent might net as much as $50,000.
However, this perspective is misleading. The reality is that these activities, especially when scrutinized from a financial standpoint, do not seem to be their main source of revenue. Instead, there’s strong evidence to suggest that engaging in such crimes may actually be counterproductive financially. They could be incurring costs, risking law enforcement attention, and drawing unwanted scrutiny rather than making significant profits.