Powerful cartel in Mexico sought to buy weapons overseas in exchange for fentanyl and meth, U.S. says

TL;DR

Four alleged members of the Jalisco New Generation cartel (CJNG) were arrested in the Czech Republic.
They are accused of seeking to purchase European machineguns, rocket launchers, and mortar launchers.
The payment for these weapons was to be made in fentanyl and methamphetamine, which would be imported into the U.S.
The weapons were intended for acts of violence in Mexico against rival cartels, civilians, police, and military personnel.
Two defendants have been extradited to the U.S. to face charges, with extradition pending for the other two.
The U.S. has recently increased pressure on CJNG, with charges against high-ranking members and increased reward money.

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