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Polk County sheriff announces agency’s largest-ever seizure of fentanyl; 4 arrested, 1 wanted
Read full article: Polk County sheriff announces agency’s largest-ever seizure of fentanyl; 4 arrested, 1 wantedAccording to the sheriff’s office, the investigation involved a trafficking ring bringing fentanyl from Mexico into Polk County and other parts of Florida.
‘Trains, planes and packages:’ Multi-state drug trafficking investigation detailed in Orlando
Read full article: ‘Trains, planes and packages:’ Multi-state drug trafficking investigation detailed in OrlandoU.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida Roger Handberg hosted special agents of the Drug Enforcement Administration and Internal Revenue Service in Orlando for a Thursday news conference to announce the takedown of members in a yearslong, California-sourced drug trafficking conspiracy.
9 indicted in drug trafficking investigation across Central Florida, Arizona, California
Read full article: 9 indicted in drug trafficking investigation across Central Florida, Arizona, CaliforniaThe Flagler County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday nine people were indicted for trafficking drugs across Central Florida, Arizona and California.
‘Facts matter:’ Monique Worrell provides update on Osceola County drug trafficking cases
Read full article: ‘Facts matter:’ Monique Worrell provides update on Osceola County drug trafficking casesOrange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell spoke about drug trafficking Monday after Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez called out the state for its lack of prosecution of these cases last week.
‘This is what’s poisoning us:’ Osceola sheriff gives update on drug trafficking arrests, deaths
Read full article: ‘This is what’s poisoning us:’ Osceola sheriff gives update on drug trafficking arrests, deathsOsceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez on Thursday provided an update on the number of drug overdoses and deaths within the community in 2022.
Massive cocaine bust nets 35 arrests in Central Florida, official says
Read full article: Massive cocaine bust nets 35 arrests in Central Florida, official saysOrange County Sheriff John Mina and the Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation on Thursday announced 35 arrests made during a recent multi-agency drug trafficking case involving Puerto Rico, the U.S. Postal Service and “hundreds of kilos of cocaine.”
13 arrested in drug trafficking investigation of fentanyl, cocaine distribution
Read full article: 13 arrested in drug trafficking investigation of fentanyl, cocaine distributionThirteen people were arrested as suspects of a drug trafficking organization that distributes fentanyl and cocaine, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Dogfighting investigation leads to Merritt Island homicide arrest, Brevard sheriff says
Read full article: Dogfighting investigation leads to Merritt Island homicide arrest, Brevard sheriff saysThe recent arrest of a 23-year-old man for a deadly shooting during a home invasion is also connected to the investigation of a dogfighting and drug trafficking ring, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
14 pounds of meth, 177 grams of fentanyl seized as Ocala police dismantle drug trafficking organization
Read full article: 14 pounds of meth, 177 grams of fentanyl seized as Ocala police dismantle drug trafficking organizationOCALA, Fla. – Ocala police say methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, marijuana and more were seized as they dismantled a drug trafficking operation that was distributing illegal substances throughout the city. Records show the investigation began in April and led authorities to realize that Lloyd Kinsler, 40, was trafficking cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine and fentanyl from a home on 3rd Avenue. Both men are accused of moving large quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine and marijuana. This longterm investigation identified drug traffickers that were manufacturing and distributing large quantities of narcotics throughout the streets of our county and city. The suspects are facing numerous charges, including drug trafficking and possession.