A local paper, the Journal Courier, did a pretty interesting piece on the increasing drug problems on the Oregon coast. It turns out, the CJNG cartel from Mexico has been doing a heavy drug trade in more and more rural and coastal Oregon towns – even leaving a grisly warning for those who might talk.

The I-5 corridor has long been known as a transit pipeline on the west coast for drugs and sex trafficking. Portland itself is well known for high rates of underage sex trafficking. It’s interesting to see the hub cities – which is no surprise if you’ve visited any of those cities in the area.

Link:

• https://www.courier-journal.com/in-depth/news/crime/2023/02/27/el-menchos-mexican-cartel-cjng-supplied-drugs-to-portland-oregon/69864410007/