The Gulf Cartel is sending gunmen into Texas to steal four-door vehicles and smuggle them into Mexico. Recent incidents include high-speed chases and carjackings. The cartel is labeled as a foreign terrorist organization by the Trump Administration.
Key Points
Gulf Cartel sending gunmen to steal vehicles in Texas for smuggling into Mexico
High-speed chases and carjackings reported in recent incidents
Cartel member arrested with Glock handgun obtained during vehicle theft
Demand for stolen vehicles tied to turf wars in Tamaulipas
Members of Mexico's National Guard charged for helping cartels smuggle stolen trucks into Mexico