Arizona Attorney General Fights Drug Trade
Arizona is the gateway for Mexican drug cartels and organized crime. As this article from the East Valley Tribune explains, that “gate swings both ways.” Drugs and people come in while profits head back to Mexico, funding the cycle of organized crime that involves drug and human trafficking.
The Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard is trying to hit the drug cartels where it hurts, in their pockets. With human trafficking allegedly bringing the DTO’s (drug trafficking organizations) $2 billion last year, tightening the funnel that takes that cash across the border is crucial in making things more difficult for the drug kingpins.
But, what about the regular citizens of Arizona? Affected by the run-off from these large drug operations, we see acquaintances, neighbors, and friends getting caught up in addiction and crime that may have otherwise not reached them.
Marijuana, heroin, and now methamphetamines are coming over through Mexican drug cartels. Arizonans may pass by trucks filled with drugs or even victims of human trafficking without knowing it. Because the majority of our “imported” illegal drugs come from Mexico, Arizona is a hot spot of recreational use and addiction alike.
The Arizona criminal courts are no stranger to seeing criminal cases that involve people connected to the Mexican drug trade. The judges and prosecutors also know that native Arizonans with no Mexican connections can just as easily get caught up in the cycle of drugs and crime.
Whether facing simple charges of possession of a controlled substance or even drug trafficking, having a defense attorney on your side is crucial to the potential success of your case. Knowing you have someone in your corner, looking out for your best interests can bring a small sense of relief during this stressful time.
Officials in Arizona take drug charges very seriously, and so should you. If you are facing charges and need legal help, call me.
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