FBI Director Christopher Wray told lawmakers at a hearing Friday that the agency has noted “quite a number” of instances of individuals deeply indebted to Mexican criminal organizations entering the United States, adding that there’s “no question” cartel activity is spilling over the border. Wray made the remarks at a hearing before the House Judiciary Committee, in response to a question by Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.), who asked about the link between cartel activity and the flow of illegal immigrants across the southern border. “Is it true that many of the foreign nationals who are being trafficked across our border often arrive here deeply indebted to the Mexican crime cartels?” McClintock asked. “Certainly, we have seen quite a number of such instances, absolutely,” Wray replied. McClintock asked if those debts were collected on this side of the border through “indentured servitude.” “In some cases, definitely,” Wray responded. “We have a number …
‘No Question’ Cartel Activity Is Spilling Across US-Mexico Border: FBI Director
June 12, 2021
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