“It’s crystal clear to me that the Justice Department hijacked the rescheduling process, placing politics above public safety,” said Derek Maltz, a retired agent who once headed the DEA’s Special Operations Division.
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Mr. Maltz said Mr. Biden’s push for increased scrutiny at ports of entry would be helpful but ultimately the U.S. will need to get tough with Mexican cartels at the source.
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