DOJ charges five alleged Mexican cartel leaders, touts ‘extraordinary policework’ that led to indictments

The Department of Justice announced on Thursday it brought criminal charges against five fugitives who are allegedly senior leaders of the United Cartels, a designated foreign terrorist organization, and involved in a massive drug distribution network.DOJ Criminal Division head Matthew Galeotti said the announcement was a "significant step" for the DOJ and a result of "extraordinary policework." "This investigation began in a small town in Middle America and led to clandestine methamphetamine laboratories in Michoacán, Mexico. … This case demonstrates our relentless pursuit of cartel leaders w