Cartel catch: Mexican drug gangs fuel illegal red snapper harvests in Gulf of Mexico
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A drug cartel is reportedly involved in illegal red snapper fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. The cartel's activities may be linked to a broader network of illicit markets, potentially including those in china. The extent of the cartel's operations and the impact of their fishing activities are not fully clear from available information.
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