Report: Mexican drug cartels are using U.S. military personnel as guns-for-hire

U.S. military personnel are offering their services to Mexican drug cartels in exchange for payment in the form of cash and drugs.

Following a former Army private’s sentencing last week for carrying out a hit for the Juarez Cartel, experts are warning of the growing ties between Mexican drug cartels and U.S.-based gangs that infiltrate the military.

Private Michael Apodaca’s case is the latest example of a U.S. serviceman becoming involved in Mexican drug cartel activity.

An Army spokesperson told Fox News that anyone with gang-related tattoos is rejected for enlistment.

“A person like Michael Apodaca would not even be allowed to enlist today,’ said Army Major Joe Buccino, spokesman for Fort Bliss. “We’re more selective than during the height of Iraq.”

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