The Justice Department said Wednesday that Mexico has transferred dozens of its nationals who are wanted for serious crimes, including alleged arms trafficking and human smuggling, to the United States for prosecution. 

The 37 Mexican citizens are wanted on charges related to narcoterrorism, providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization, money laundering, and drug trafficking offenses, including conspiracy to traffic fentanyl and cocaine.

The transfer, which occurred Tuesday night, marks the third time Mexico used its National Security Law to send fugitives to the U.S. It transferred 29 fugitives to the U.S. last February and 26 in August, according to the DOJ.

“This is another landmark achievement in the Trump Administration’s mission to destroy the cartels," Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement. "These 37 cartel members ... will now pay for their crimes against the American people on American soil. 

"We are grateful for this collaboration with our international partners and will deliver swift, comprehensive justice for members of Foreign Terrorist Organizations who have spent years preying on the American people," she added.

The alleged cartel members have been tied to the Sinaloa Cartel, Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación, Cártel del Noreste and Cártel de Golfo, among others.

“The FBI has proven that we will hold dangerous criminals accountable for their egregious violent acts, no matter where they try to hide,” FBI Director Kash Patel said. "We will continue to work to put a stop to these drug cartels, arms traffickers, and terrorists from bringing crime, drugs, and firearms to our city streets and neighborhoods.”

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.