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Interestingly, urban centers in the U.S., like Los Angeles, are beginning to see the ripples of this violence and organized crime activity. Flannery notes that sophisticated theft networks, initially learned in Mexico, could increasingly target U.S. supply chains, especially as criminal groups develop expertise in less violent, more methodical operations. Insurance and technological solutions are pathways toward mitigation; however, the scale of organized crime's influence underscores the necessity for vigilant policy and law enforcement adaptations in North America.