Iranian Sleeper Cells Tied to Cartel Smuggling Networks & the U.S. Drone Attack Threat
March 12, 2026
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as posted by the channelOn this episode, Katarina sits down with independent journalist Jorge Ventura to discuss his exclusive reporting on cartel smuggling networks along the California border.
He explains how migrants from the Middle East and China are being smuggled through Mexico via high-cost “VIP” routes, often coordinated through hotels, mosques, and encrypted communications. He also details emerging national security concerns, including individuals classified as special interest aliens and potential sleeper cells in the United States.
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