Editor’s Note: The Tobacco International Holdings (Switzerland) website is available here.
From: Insight Crime
Analysis Written by Chris Dalby
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The Tobacco Cartel appears to be supported by, or be an arm of, the Jalisco Cartel (Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación – CJNG). Vendors stated they received letters indicating they were now under the protection of the powerful and violent CJNG, once they accepted to sell only TIH cigarettes.
Authorities have also noted the involvement of active Mexican officials in the leadership structure of the Tobacco Cartel.
