Crime stats politics 101:

Under my rule:
* If border seizures go up: I say it's working! I stopped those drugs from entering the country!
* If they go down: Also working! Smugglers thwarted! By me!

Under your rule:
* If border seizures go up: I say you're failing! More dealers are trying it every day! These borders are out of control!
* If they go down: You are also failing! You can't even find em! Unlike me, who is so good at finding them!