VOICED: Battling Mexico's drug cartels

The video discusses the rise in violence in Ciudad Juarez since 2006, following President Felipe Calderon's declaration of war on drug cartels. It highlights the use of high-tech forensic methods by police to combat drug crime, including body identification and crime scene analysis. Additionally, it covers the use of advanced technology at checkpoints to detect drugs and weapons, emphasizing the challenges in curbing drug demand, particularly from the United States.

What event in 2006 significantly increased violence in Ciudad Juarez?

• President Felipe Calderon's war on drug cartels

• A natural disaster

• The election of a new mayor

• An economic recession

What is one of the main tasks of the forensic lab staff in Ciudad Juarez?

• Conducting drug raids

• Negotiating with cartels

• Identifying bodies in mass graves

• Training police officers

What type of weapon is commonly used by drug dealers, as mentioned in the video?

• A sniper rifle

• A crossbow

• A goat's horn

• A revolver

What technology is used at checkpoints to detect hidden drugs and weapons in vehicles?

• Gamma rays

• Infrared cameras

• Metal detectors

• X-ray machines

Which country is identified as the largest consumer of drugs in the world?

• Canada

• Mexico

• Brazil

• United States