By The opinion
Apr 26, 2024, 11:35 AM EDT
As part of the fight against drug trafficking carried out by the United States government, the operation was announced “Hotline Bling”headed by the DEA’s Los Angeles Field Division.
This investigation, which began in early 2023, focused on a network of the Sinaloa Cartel with operations in California, and culminated in the arrest of 15 people, as well as large drug seizures.
According to the anti-drug agency, 170.5 kilograms of methamphetamine, 16.9 kilograms of fentanyl, 600,000 fentanyl tablets and 1.4 kilograms of cocaine were seized, the approximate value of which is 16 million dollars.
DEA LA Field Div Special Agent in Charge Matthew Allen: The steadfast collaboration, determination and long hours poured into this operation speak to the vehemence of our investigators and partners. We are committed to keeping dangerous drugs off our streets. @dea #hotlinebling pic.twitter.com/dcs7PpyEmc
— DEALosAngeles (@DEALOSANGELES) April 25, 2024
An officer involved
In addition to the drugs seized, seven firearms were seized and the involvement of a corrupt Riverside County corrections officer was discovered, although his identity was not released.
The DEA and local police provided information to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, contributing to the arrest of officer in possession of 47.1 kilograms of fentanyl pills.
Authorities estimate that this investigation “prevented the distribution of more than 10 million potentially lethal doses of fentanyl within the Inland Empire and throughout the United States.”
The investigation was conducted by multiple agencies, including the DEA Riverside District Office, the Riverside Police Department, and the US Postal Inspection Service, with support from other DEA units. Nacional level.
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