Drug Cartel activity inside the U.S. makes headlines

An in-depth investigation into drug cartel activity in the U.S. by the AP indicates new activity: http://www.statesman.com/ap/ap/crime/ap-impact-cartels-dispatch-agents-deep-inside-us/nW8NC/

The trial of a group involved in laundering drug cartel money through quarter horse racing has made headlines in Austin: http://www.statesman.com/news/news/crime-law/trial-offering-glimpse-into-zetas-world/nXZhq/


A case last year highlighted the role of brothers who owned several downtown bars in Austin were linked to drugs and money laundering: http://www.statesman.com/news/news/local/investigators-link-nightclub-owner-associates-to-1/nRmXg/

Human trafficking has also been a concern as Austin hosts large events like F1: http://www.statesman.com/news/news/crime-law/increased-enforcement-against-human-trafficking-pl/nS6d8/