New Joint Task Force Against Cartels Launched by Agencies
In a significant move to combat drug trafficking, a new initiative has been launched to fight cartel operations. The Joint Interagency Task Force-Counter Cartel (JIATF-CC) has been established by the Department of War under U.S. Northern Command.
Overview of the Joint Interagency Task Force-Counter Cartel
Brigadier General Maurizio Calabrese has been appointed as the director of JIATF-CC. This task force represents a comprehensive government strategy aimed at identifying, disrupting, and dismantling cartel activities that threaten national security, particularly along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Collaboration and Coordination
The JIATF-CC aims to collaborate closely with the Homeland Security Task Force National Coordination Center. By sharing intelligence across various agencies—including the Department of War, law enforcement, and the intelligence community—this initiative seeks to synchronize operations effectively.
- Objective: Dismantle narcoterrorist networks.
- Focus Area: U.S.-Mexico border.
- Key Personnel: Brig. Gen. Maurizio Calabrese (Director).
- Overseeing Commander: Gen. Gregory M. Guillot, U.S. Northern Command.
Key Messages from Leadership
During the ceremony launching the task force, Gen. Gregory M. Guillot emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts. “We are One Team—operating across multiple domains and via traditional and non-traditional means to deliver accurate, timely, and relevant intelligence,” he stated.
This new task force aims to maximize impact against narcoterrorism, utilizing a unified approach to enhance effectiveness in countering cartel threats.
