Deadly Merchant Part II: Ohio Connections to Mexican Cartels and International Networks (2014-April 2025)

This report provides an updated analysis of fentanyl trafficking in Ohio from January 2014 to April 2025, expanding on previous investigations to incorporate a more comprehensive timeframe. Key findings reveal a significant and evolving role of Mexican drug cartels, particularly the Sinaloa Cartel and Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), in supplying fentanyl to Ohio.