Leonida Cartel
Transnational Criminal Syndicate. Dominant force in narcotics trafficking, money laundering, and illicit marine logistics across the state.
Controls major maritime entry points and remote landing strips throughout the Leonida archipelago.
Oversees the importation and distribution of high-grade contraband from Latin American networks.
Modeled after the ultra-violent and highly organized drug syndicates of the 1980s and modern era.
Organizational Intelligence
The Leonida Cartel is the structural spine of organized crime in the region. Unlike local street gangs, the Cartel operates with paramilitary discipline and nearly unlimited financial resources. Their influence is localized through a network of shell companies, corrupt officials, and high-speed marine smuggling routes.
Field analysis indicates that the Cartel maintains a sophisticated logistics chain, utilizing everything from high-performance speedboats like the Longfin to private aircraft for offshore drops. Their presence in Vice City is characterized by extreme violence when their interests are threatened, often resulting in direct conflict with elite law enforcement units.
Related Intelligence
Elite units specialized in breaching Cartel strongholds and high-rise operations.
A high-performance speedboat verified as a favorite for Cartel offshore smuggling runs.
Maintains highway interdiction to disrupt Cartel distribution networks between counties.
Field Sighting Log
| Source | Intelligence Gathered |
|---|---|
| Trailer 1 (00:34) | High-rise raid sequence confirms SWAT engagement with armed Cartel sentries in Downtown Vice City. |
| Leak Archive (Sept 2022) | Internal data verifies Cartel presence in the "Port Gellhorn" and "Ambrosia" sectors, securing manufacturing sites. |
Last updated: February 2026