The El Chapo Files: The DOJ Memorandum Of Law In Support Of Pre Trial Detention (Part 3) (7/14/24)
![The El Chapo Files: The DOJ Memorandum Of Law In Support Of Pre Trial Detention (Part 3) (7/14/24)](https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_square_limited_480/images.spreaker.com/original/47e4689ca71b1822972dd2596fddebbf.jpg)
Download and listen anywhere
Download your favorite episodes and enjoy them, wherever you are! Sign up or log in now to access offline listening.
The El Chapo Files: The DOJ Memorandum Of Law In Support Of Pre Trial Detention (Part 3) (7/14/24)
This is an automatically generated transcript. Please note that complete accuracy is not guaranteed.
Description
The United States government's memorandum supporting the pre-trial detention of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán focused on several key points highlighting the necessity of keeping him in custody without bail.Key Points...
show more- Drug Trafficking: El Chapo led the Sinaloa Cartel, a major criminal organization responsible for transporting tens of thousands of kilograms of narcotics into the United States. The cartel used sophisticated methods, including submarines, airplanes, trains with secret compartments, and underground tunnels to smuggle drugs such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and marijuana. Evidence presented included recordings of Guzmán discussing drug trafficking and seizures of substantial quantities of drugs linked to the cartel .
- Violence: The cartel maintained its power through extreme violence. Guzmán was directly involved in acts of violence, including ordering and participating in kidnappings, torture, and murders. Testimonies included accounts of brutal killings and torture carried out on Guzmán's orders, demonstrating the cartel's reliance on violence to control its territory and eliminate rivals
- Sophisticated Communications: Guzmán employed an encrypted communication network to avoid detection by law enforcement. This network was set up by an IT engineer who was paid a million dollars to ensure secure communications with associates in various countries, allowing the cartel to operate efficiently and securely
- Corruption: The cartel's operations were facilitated by a vast network of corrupt officials, including law enforcement, military, and politicians. These officials were bribed to protect the cartel's activities, warn about law enforcement operations, and turn a blind eye to drug trafficking and other illegal activities .
- Money Laundering: Guzmán's drug trafficking operations generated billions in illicit proceeds. The memorandum detailed how the cartel laundered money through various means, including bulk cash smuggling and the use of shell companies. These activities underscored the extensive and organized nature of Guzmán's criminal enterprise .
- Weapons: The cartel had access to a significant arsenal, including AK-47s, grenades, and a rocket-propelled grenade launcher. Guzmán himself possessed a personalized collection of weapons, highlighting the militaristic aspect of the cartel's operations .
(commercial at 8:18)
to contact me:
bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
source:
Detention Memo (justice.gov)
Information
Copyright 2024 - Spreaker Inc. an iHeartMedia Company