Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Crime

Ashley Moody Announces Florida and Federal Authorities Shut Down ‘Massive Drug-Trafficking Operation’

Share this Story via Text Message, Facebook, X, Gmail, Outlook, or Yahoo Mail

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, the Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service recently announced the dismantling of a massive drug trafficking ring—arresting 35 suspects and seizing millions of dollars’ worth of drugs.

These defendants made up one of the largest cocaine trafficking rings in Florida history, transporting drugs from Puerto Rico to sell in Florida. The defendants also trafficked illicit fentanyl and are responsible for violent crimes, including torture.

“This massive drug-trafficking organization moved millions of dollars’ worth of cocaine from Puerto Rico into the United States. They used torture to intimidate and maintain a stranglehold on the market, and supplied Central Florida with so much cocaine that the price of the illicit substance in that area actually dropped. I am proud of my Statewide Prosecutors for working with Florida and federal law enforcement to dismantle this dangerous drug-trafficking ring and ensure these suspects face justice,” Moody said.

See also  Florida Attorney General Warns Spring Breakers About Illicit Fentanyl Found in Common Drugs

The joint investigation by MBI, DEA and USPIS seized more than 339 kilograms of cocaine, 71 grams of fentanyl and 152 grams of heroin—a seizure worth more than $8 million. The investigation also uncovered that the traffickers tortured people who crossed the group, and on one occasion burned a man with an iron.

The defendants are charged with racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering, traffic in and conspiracy to be trafficking in cocaine and fentanyl—all first-degree felonies.

Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Puerto Rico will prosecute all 35 defendants.

Author

  • Florida Daily

    Florida Daily offers news, insights and analysis as we cover the most important issues in the state, from education, to business and politics.

Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

<

Ed Dean: Publisher

 

Ed Dean is a leading radio and news media personality including hosting the #1 statewide radio talk show in Florida. Contact Ed.Dean@FloridaDaily.com

You May Also Like

Crime

Share this Story via Text Message, Facebook, X, Gmail, Outlook, or Yahoo MailWith thousands of college students from across the nation visiting Florida for...

Energy

Share this Story via Text Message, Facebook, X, Gmail, Outlook, or Yahoo MailIt’s being called “The Dark Side of Solar” as the latest scam...

Business

Moody supports is passing legislation forcing big tech to open up about their content moderation practices,

Crime

Share this Story via Text Message, Facebook, X, Gmail, Outlook, or Yahoo MailA Florida man was charged for manslaughter by state prosecutors. Below is...

Follow us on Social Media