Event Brief
DOJ Convicts Fifth Defendant in Meth Trafficking Case
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 12:03 PM ET
Summary: A fifth defendant linked to a meth trafficking ring tied to Mexico's Sinaloa cartel was convicted in Minnesota.
WHO: Fifth defendant
WHAT: Conviction in meth trafficking ring
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 11:41 AM ET
WHERE: Minnesota
WHY: Involvement with Sinaloa cartel
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