Mocobizscene- California police announced on Monday that they believe the killing of six individuals, whose bodies were discovered in the desert, is connected to a drug-related conflict. Additionally, law enforcement authorities have apprehended five individuals in connection with these crimes.
There appeared to be no effort made to conceal them. Sergeant Michael Warwick revealed that an emergency call was made to officers in San Bernardino County last Tuesday by one of the injured men. He noted that the call abruptly ended. On Sunday, authorities arrested five men who are now being held without bail due to their suspected involvement in the killings.
According to Sheriff Shannon Dicus of the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department, the killings exhibited characteristics commonly associated with organized crime. Law enforcement officials are currently operating under the belief that the motive behind the murders is related to a conflict involving illegal marijuana.
According to him, the region is notorious for its illicit marijuana industry, which is predominantly controlled by organized crime. He noted that this illegal trade continues to thrive, even after the legalization of cannabis in California a few years ago.
He commented that the case appears to have a significant resemblance to the modeling of cartel cases.
Southern California is facing a persistent issue of violence that is affecting various communities. Among the contributing factors is the presence of Hispanic drug gangs, who are engaged in fierce competition to gain control over the highly profitable market.
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