Cartels Are Making Millions on Fentanyl-Laced Medicine | Crimewave
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The text discusses a cookie recipe and then shifts to the issue of counterfeit medication in Mexico, highlighting the dangers of purchasing unregulated drugs, including the presence of deadly substances like fentanyl and methamphetamine. It also mentions the role of Mexican cartels in distributing illicit medication and the risks associated with buying medications from unauthorized sources.
Insights
- In Mexico, the availability of prescription drugs without a prescription, combined with the prevalence of counterfeit medications, poses a significant risk to consumers, highlighting the dangers of purchasing medications from unregulated sources.
- The emergence of Mexican cartels, such as Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation, as sources of fentanyl, and the existence of major black markets like Tepito in Mexico City, underscore the complex and dangerous network involved in the distribution of counterfeit medications, leading to serious health risks for unsuspecting individuals.
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Recent questions
How do I make cookies?
To make cookies, you will need 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of sugar, and 1/2 cup of butter. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Mix the flour, sugar, and butter until a dough forms. Roll out the dough, cut out shapes using cookie cutters, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool before serving.
What drugs are not sold at pharmacies?
Pharmacies do not sell crack cocaine, ecstasy, molly, or LSD. They offer a wide range of medications, but these specific drugs are not available for purchase legally.
How many people consume illicit medication in Mexico annually?
An estimated 8 million people consume illicit medication in Mexico every year. This includes individuals who may unknowingly purchase cheap, unregulated meds that could be harmful or fake.
Why is medical tourism to Mexico significant?
Medical tourism from the US to Mexico is significant due to the cheaper cost of medication and the ability to purchase many drugs without a prescription. In 2020, there were 3 million inbound travelers seeking medical treatment or medication in Mexico.
Where do Mexican cartels source fentanyl?
Mexican cartels, such as Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation, are now sources of fentanyl. These cartels have become involved in the production and distribution of counterfeit medication, including drugs laced with fentanyl and other dangerous substances.
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Summary
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"Simple Cookie Recipe: Flour, Sugar, Butter"
- The recipe requires 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of sugar, and 1/2 cup of butter.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F before starting the baking process.
- Mix the flour, sugar, and butter together until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough and cut out shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool before serving.
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Illicit Drug Trade Thrives in Mexico
- The pharmacy sells a wide range of drugs, excluding crack cocaine, ecstasy, molly, and LSD.
- Medical tourism from the US to Mexico is significant, with 3 million inbound travelers in 2020.
- Medication is cheaper in Mexico, and many drugs can be purchased without a prescription.
- Some individuals unknowingly buy cheap, unregulated meds that could be harmful or fake.
- The DEA has seized counterfeit medication containing the deadly opioid fentanyl.
- An estimated 8 million people consume illicit medication in Mexico annually.
- A former opioid user buys Percocet without a prescription in Tijuana.
- The Percocet purchased is found to be laced with fentanyl and methamphetamine.
- Mexican cartels, like Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation, are now sources of fentanyl.
- Tepito in Mexico City is a major black market for counterfeit medication.
- A clandestine warehouse manager sells counterfeit medication to pharmacies and street markets.
- Street vendors in the US, like those on Alvarado Street in L.A., sell potentially counterfeit meds.
