articleThe Brief Four Jalisco New Generation Cartel members face federal charges in Tampa after an alleged scheme that involved trading fentanyl for military weapons. Lopez Velasco and Alvarado Morales were extradited to the Middle District of Florida and made their initial court appearances Monday in Tampa. Cartel weapons deal exposedDig deeper:Officials said CJNG is capable of producing large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl, much of which is allegedly smuggled and trafficked into the United States. The cartel is also accused of using military-grade weapons and drones to attack Mexican law enforcement and assassinating Mexican officials. The organization was also allegedly involved in drug trafficking, extortion, migrant smuggling and the theft of oil and minerals in Mexico.