South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson discusses major cartel bust in Charleston, highlights rescue of trafficking victims

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JANUARY 22: South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson speaks during press conference to discuss the impeachment trial at the U.S. Capitol on January 22, 2020 in Washington, DC. They announced a letter written to the U.S. Senate in which 21 Republican state Attorneys General outline what they believe to be the legal flaws in the impeachment case against U.S. President Donald Trump.
JANUARY 22: South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson speaks during press conference to discuss the impeachment trial at the U.S. Capitol on January 22, 2020 in Washington, DC.
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Attorney General Alan Wilson of South Carolina discussed a major cartel bust in Charleston, highlighting a significant decrease in illegal border crossings from 1,500 daily in 2023 to 4 in 2025 due to Biden-era policies. The bust involved local, state, and federal law enforcement, rescuing minors, and arresting cartel members. Attorney General Wilson also addressed Meta's AI tool allegedly grooming minors for inappropriate activities, prompting a letter from 27 states. Additionally, he celebrated a $7.4 billion settlement against Purdue Pharma for the opioid crisis, with South Carolina receiving $70 million. Lastly, Attorney General Wilson emphasizes the importance of law enforcement collaboration and the positive impact of Trump-era policies.

 

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