All could be brought to an abrupt halt in the US by putting drug dealers, makers, pushers up against a wall and shot. Jailing this vermin will do nothing but encourage from within more drug deals etc. A short trial, name should do it and the out the door to The Wall.
There comes a point folks when the talking and trying is done and the only solution is the above....
It must be extremely demoralizing and frustrating to be in law enforcement these days. South of the border, cops risk death and decapitation, on this side they face the wrath of Sutton and Jorge.
As long as there is a lucrative market for the drugs in the US there will be those who assume the risk of bringing drugs into the US for the substantial reward.
The politics of contraband.