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UPDATED Aug 5, 2026 at 10:05 PM ET
Aug 5, 2026 at 3:50 PM ET
DOJ charges CJNG members in drugs, weapons, timeshare fraud
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DOJ announced federal indictments of CJNG members for drug trafficking, weapons charges, and a timeshare fraud scheme targeting seniors.
WHO: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and the U.S. Department of Justice
WHAT: Federal indictments were announced against members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) for drug trafficking, weapons charges, and timeshare fraud targeting elderly Americans.
WHEN: Reported Aug 5, 2026 at 3:02 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The indictments were brought for alleged drug trafficking, weapons offenses, and a timeshare fraud scheme targeting elderly Americans.
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