How drug cartels move massive amounts of illicit cash across borders

Money for the Cartels | National Geographic · 3:06 · Video: National Geographic · Watch at the source

In short: This National Geographic report follows the high-stakes movement of money used to fund drug cartels, capturing the moment a border agent intercepts a smuggler carrying thousands in cash.

The video examines the logistical reality of cartel finances, specifically focusing on the physical smuggling of currency. It provides a glimpse into the methods used to transport large sums of cash to sustain criminal operations.

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