“Seventeen Suspects Arrested in Massive Drug Trafficking Ring Smuggling Narcotics over U.S.-Mexico Border”

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Accident – Death – Obituary News : Seventeen Suspects Arrested in Major Drug Trafficking Bust in Los Angeles

Seventeen suspects believed to be part of a drug trafficking ring have been apprehended in a significant operation conducted by authorities in Los Angeles. The individuals are accused of smuggling large quantities of narcotics into the area, including fentanyl, methamphetamine, and heroin. The U.S. Attorney’s Office revealed that the suspects used semi-trucks to transport the drugs, which were concealed within fire extinguishers hidden in scrap metal loads. The operation, named “Smoke Jumpers,” spanned over two years and resulted in multiple seizures.

During the course of the investigation, authorities made 13 seizures, uncovering a staggering amount of illicit substances. The haul included approximately 680,992 fentanyl pills, 3 kilograms of fentanyl powder, 17 kilograms of heroin, and 10,418 pills containing methamphetamine. The discovery serves as a testament to the scale of the operation and the potential harm it could have caused if not disrupted.

Nine individuals were arrested between February 8-12, while an additional suspect was already in state custody. The apprehended individuals have been identified as Carlos Espinoza, Fernando Salgado, Erick Roque Angeles, Rocio Guadalupe Acevedo Tonche, David Sanchez Balderas, Oscar Ahumada Leyva, Miguel Antonio Rabago Valenzuela, Gustavo Rivero Rodriguez, and Efren Quibrera Espinoza. However, seven suspects remain at large and are.

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