First Nation and Texas sheriffs unite to combat cross-border cartel crime

A groundbreaking alliance emerges as tribal leaders and U.S. law enforcement target violent crime. Can this partnership finally break the grip of cartels?

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2025 December 11 . 3:30 AM

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First Nation and Texas sheriffs unite to combat cross-border cartel crime

First Nation police chiefs from Canada have teamed up with Texas sheriffs to tackle organized crime in Indigenous communities. The partnership marks the first time U.S. state-level forces have joined with tribal authorities across the border. Together, they aim to disrupt cartel networks and smuggling operations along the northern corridor.

The collaboration began when Dwayne Zacharie, president of First Nations Chiefs of Police, sought help from Texas due to limited resources in his communities. Crime, including drug, weapon, and human trafficking, has overwhelmed areas like the Akwesasne Mohawk Indian Reservation (AMIR).

The operation is the first of its kind between U.S. state forces and Canadian tribal police. Its goal is to expose and dismantle cartel-linked networks operating in First Nation territories. With more jurisdictions joining, the task force continues to expand its reach against smuggling and violent crime.