DEA Veteran and Associate Charged with Aiding Mexican Cartel's Money Laundering and Arms Deals

Breaking News: DEA Veteran and Associate Charged with Aiding Mexican Cartel A shocking indictment has been unsealed in New York, revealing that a 25-year veteran of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and his associate have been charged with conspiring to launder millions of dollars and obtain military-grade firearms and explosives for a Mexican drug cartel. Paul Campo, 61, of Oakton, Virginia, and Robert Sensi, 75, of Boca Raton, Florida, were caught in a sting operation involving a law enforcement informant who posed as a member of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). According to the indictment, Campo and Sensi were involved in the scheme from at least 2020 to 2022. The Jalisco New Generation Cartel, designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the U.S. in February, is responsible for countless deaths through violence and drug trafficking in the United States and Mexico. U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton stated that Campo's actions betrayed his DEA career and compromised the integrity of the agency. Campo and Sensi appeared before a magistrate judge in New York on Friday, who ordered them detained without bail. Their lawyers entered not guilty pleas on their behalf. Campo's lawyer, Mark Gombiner, described the indictment as "somewhat sensationalized and somewhat incoherent," but denied that the two men had agreed to the alleged crimes. The immediate impact of this indictment is significant, as it highlights the vulnerability of law enforcement agencies to corruption and the need for increased transparency and accountability. The U.S. government has vowed to take action against those who compromise the integrity of its institutions. The Jalisco New Generation Cartel has been a major player in the Mexican drug trade, with ties to other organized crime groups. The cartel's activities have led to widespread violence and instability in Mexico and the United States. As the investigation continues, it remains to be seen what other revelations will come to light. Campo and Sensi are expected to face trial in the coming months. The indictment serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle against organized crime and the importance of maintaining the trust and integrity of law enforcement agencies.