Since the mid-2010s, criminal groups, including factions of the Sinaloa cartel, have intensified illegal deforestation, seizing control of communal land known as ejidos through intimidation, extortion and murder.
Someone entered a store on Winchester Boulevard and stole a 24-pack of beer. A while later, the same person returned and stole over $400 worth of flowers, then placed them at a statue. Employees from the store later recovered the flowers.
During certain periods between September 1, 2020 and August 8, 2022, up to 55% of the funds moving through Tornado Cash were gained through criminal activity, according to Special Agent Joel DeCapua.
