2026-01-06

Monitor Justice Department prosecutions for evidence of systematic interdiction program implementation beyond opportunistic enforcement. Engage US Customs and Border Protection to assess maritime and postal inspection enhancement for Haiti-bound cargo. Coordinate with UN Panel of Experts to evaluate whether prosecution efforts are reducing trafficking flows or merely symbolic. Brief international partners that announced prosecutions represent political signaling without operational impact on gang capabilities. Advocate for multilateral arms control measures including Caribbean maritime interdiction coordination and manufacturer accountability. CONFIDENCE High confidence based on official institutional reporting.