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The numbers surrounding these crimes are staggering; train robberies have reportedly surged by 40%, contributing to over $100 million in stolen goods. Jarrett humorously references classic Western cinema to draw parallels with the tactics employed by contemporary cartels, suggesting that better security measures are necessary to prevent further losses.
Implications for Border Security and Immigration
The conversation also touches on the cartels' multifaceted operations that encompass not only drug trafficking but also human smuggling. Jarrett insinuates there may be financial arrangements between the cartels and those they assist in crossing the border illegally, hinting at a troubling symbiosis that contributes to both crime and immigration issues.