Mexican Indigenous Tribes: The New Mules of Drug Trafficking Organizations
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Multiple sources are indicating that the Sinaloa Cartel is using indigenous peoples from the Raramuri community (also known as Pies Ligeros or Tarahumaras) as drug mules. This idea is evidenced by the arrests of at least 50 Raramuris in the last four years; many of which were caught attempting to smuggle drugs from Ciudad Juarez into the United States.
Raramuri drug mules work in groups of 7 to 10, are given backpacks with 10 to 20 kilograms of drugs, and are provided with a guide to aid them in crossing the border. Each group is responsible for their shipment. The Raramuri transport their shipments during the evening hours and are known for their ability to walk extremely long distances.
Source Date of Information: 3 November 2012
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