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The Increasing Role of Social Media in Drug Trafficking; Why Cartels are Going 'Geeky'

The Increasing Role of Social Media in Drug Trafficking; Why Cartels are Going ‘Geeky’

Puerto Vallarta (PVDN) - In recent years, social media has become a primary source of information and communication for many people. However, it has also become an increasingly popular platform for drug traffickers to sell dangerous substances such as fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine. According to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), social media plat…

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