Drug cartel active in North Atlanta

A north Atlanta suburb is a center of Mexican drug cartel activity, says a US attorney for North Georgia. The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports Gwinnett County has seen an increase in drug-related kidnappings this year. The area attracts cartels because of easy transportation on I-85 and a large Hispanic population which makes it easier for traffickers to blend in. Federal officials say the cartels are clashing with each other, leading to more violence.