The operation targets the transportation and distribution network in the U.S. of the drug. That seizure comes amid signs of a growing meth problem in the U.S., supplied via Mexican cartels. In 2018, Barr said there were 12,000 overdoses with psychostimulants like meth, and that went up to 16,000 in 2019 -- and is expected to increase this year. “Until we can deal decisively with the situation in Mexico, we’re not going to see an end to the drug problem,” he continued. Barr made two trips to Mexico in December and January, and he said that was followed by 60 extraditions and other forms of cooperation.

Source: Fox News September 10, 2020 19:30 UTC