Sinaloa Cartel

DEA's 2025 assessment describes a Mexico-based umbrella of decentralized networks trafficking fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin and cannabis into the United States. Its global reach assessment should not be converted into unsupported country-level presence claims.

Evidence as of 2025-09-08

Sources

1. 2025 National Drug Threat Assessment ? US Drug Enforcement Administration; 2025-05-15
2. DEA Surge Targets Sinaloa Cartel Networks Worldwide ? US Drug Enforcement Administration; 2025-09-08
3. Sinaloa Cartel ? Americas Quarterly; publication date unspecified

Historical and attributed reference. A source mention is not proof of current activity.