Crimes: drug cartels.

Existing law establishes the Department of Justice, and establishes that the department is under the direction and control of the Attorney General. Existing law requires the Department of Justice to perform duties in the investigation, detection, apprehension, prosecution, or suppression of crimes as may be assigned by the Attorney General in the performance of their duties. This bill would make findings and declarations stating that drug cartels, as defined, are foreign terrorist organizations. The bill would require the Attorney General to submit a report to the Legislature with policy recommendations to enhance the ability of the state to prevent criminal activity of drug cartels, as specified.