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CJNG has institutionalized fuel smuggling as a core part of its business model. Their ability to leverage legitimate trade, corrupt officials, and international logistics has turned crude oil theft into a billion-dollar industry, rivaling and exceeding traditional drug trafficking profits.
The international community must recognize this crisis as more than a border security issue—it's an economic and environmental threat that demands coordinated action. As authorities begin to crack down on these operations, the cartels adapt, continuing to refine and expand their "dark fleet."