The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on 13 members of the Sinaloa Cartel and four entities in Sonora, Mexico. This cartel is a major player in the illegal drug trade, particularly in trafficking fentanyl and other deadly drugs into the United States. The U.S. collaborated closely with the Government of Mexico and its Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF) on this action.
These sanctions target individuals, including Juan Carlos Morgan Huerta, who is involved in managing cartel operations and drug trafficking. Several of his family members, who play critical roles in the organization, were also designated. Other individuals and entities associated with the cartel were sanctioned as well.
This action is part of the U.S. government’s efforts to combat the global threat of illicit drug trafficking, especially the trafficking of fentanyl, which has been responsible for numerous American deaths. The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to disrupting the illicit drug trade and saving lives. Sanctions have been imposed to block the assets and property of those designated, and transactions involving them are generally prohibited unless authorized by OFAC.
OFAC will continue to work with its partners to hold accountable foreign actors involved in illicit drug activities. The goal of these sanctions is not just to punish but to encourage positive behavior change. Information on the removal process from the OFAC list can be found on their website.
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