Society

Fentanyl for firepower: Mexican cartel accused in Czech arms deal

Stanisław Kaleta

12.08.2026, 09:14

In exchange for weapons, the group offered drugs that had been trafficked into the US. Photo: Envato — The CJNG allegedly intended to use the weapons against Mexican police, military personel, rival cartels and civilians. Photo: Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto via Getty Image

Four alleged affiliates of Mexico’s feared Jalisco New Generation Cartel plotted to smuggle military-style weapons from the Czech Republic.