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Wedding controls one of the most prolific and deadly drug networks in the world today. His operations are closely linked with the powerful Sinaloa cartel, a recognized foreign terrorist organization. This collaboration facilitates the flood of cocaine from Colombia into North American markets, destabilizing communities and fueling violence.
staggering Quantities and Method of Trafficking
The investigation indicates that Wedding's organization is responsible for importing approximately 60 metric tons of cocaine annually into Los Angeles, primarily through semitrailer trucks from Mexico. To illustrate the scale, 60 metric tons roughly equals the combined weight of 40 standard vehicles—a staggering volume of narcotics distributed each year.