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Cartel Information Toolkit
AI-augmented Library of open source information on Cartel groups
Open-Source Library

Cartel Information Toolkit

An Open‑Source Library for CBP Officers and Law‑Enforcement Agents and Analysts

A secure, web‑based resource centralizing open‑source information on cartel organizations, relevant legal designations, and governing authorities — built to support case preparation, trend analysis, and operational decision‑making at every level of law enforcement.

Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) Specially Designated Narcotics Traffickers (SDNTKs)
25+ Designated Organizations
3 Designation Categories
100+ Curated Resources
15+ Legal Authorities

About the Toolkit

A Curated Open-Source Resource

The Cartel Information Toolkit centralizes curated, open-source information on cartel organizations and the legal framework governing their designation. It is designed for analysts and border officers working at tactical, operational, and policy levels.

The toolkit covers organizations carrying the following designations, together with the relevant Executive Orders, statutes, and governing authorities:

  • Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs)
    Designations under 8 U.S.C. § 1189
  • Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs)
    E.O. 13224 / E.O. 14157 designations
  • Specially Designated Narcotics Traffickers (SDNTKs)
    OFAC-administered designations
  • Related Entities & Support Networks
    Associated organizations and facilitators

Toolkit Features

How Would You Like to Explore?

Choose one of the three access modes below to begin working with the Cartel Information Toolkit.

Feature 01
Manual Search
Search and filter the curated library by organization, designation type, region, date, or keyword.
Search the Library
Feature 02
AI‑Assisted Exploration
Interact with the database using a conversational AI assistant to surface information, connections, and context.
Open AI Assistant
Feature 03
Examples of Queries
Access examples of pre-identified queries for common operational and policy questions for rapid field reference.
View Examples of Queries
About This Resource

All content in this toolkit is drawn from open-source materials and publicly available government records. It is intended to support case preparation and threat & trend analysis. Content is regularly reviewed and updated by designated analysts.