With the end of Title 42 on the horizon, the efforts to bring attention to the border by Republicans has never been more apparent. Tiasaga allegedly told agents that it was Durasevic who operated the crane that brought on the bales of the cocaine after the MSC Gayane was approached by six separate boats during the night while the ship was sailing between Panama and Coronel. Contact Karl Etters at ketters@tallahassee.com or @KarlEtters on Twitter. The street value of all the seized cocaine could be as high as $1 billion, according to federal prosecutors in Philadelphia. Along with the cocaine, the Coast Guard also said it seized nearly 11,000 pounds of marijuana. The confiscated cannabis comes in at a street value of roughly $10.1 million. They were also perpetrators of violence, Perez said. This month the DEA made the biggest meth. >> WE HAVE SEEN OUR SEIZURES IN FLAGLER COUNTY IS UP OVER 500% SO FAR THIS YEAR COMPARED TO ALL OF LAST YEAR. Some will face prosecution at the circuit level while some are likely to face statewide prosecutors. The United States Coast Guard made a billion dollar drug bust of the coast of south Florida on Thursday. Never miss a story: Subscribe to the Tallahassee Democrat using the link at the top of the page. SHERIFF RICK STALY SAYS IN FLAGLER COUNTY, OVERDOSES RANGE FROM AGE 18 TO THE 60S. He allegedly had multiple "stash houses" in town that were raided by police who discovered drugs, cash and guns. The operation is aimed toward removing street-level drugs and drug dealers. Tampa Bay News, Traffic and Weather wherever you are with NewsRadio WFLA and WFLA News. The U.S. Coast Guard announced Thursday that it was offloading a record-shattering amount of cocaine and marijuana at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Law students in Tucson, Arizona are helping people through an expungement process. In July, authorities in Southern California seized more than 16 tons of marijuana worth an estimated $1.19 billion, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department at the time. So large, in fact, that the agency is now back on the mainland to offload several hundred million dollars worth of illegal substances. Perez said suspects would come to Tallahassee to conduct business then hide out in Gadsden where there are fewer law enforcement resources. The Coast Guard said there were 27 incidents in which suspected drug smuggling vessels were stopped by various American, Dutch and Canadian ships in international waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea. A primary goal of legalizing cannabis is transitioning customers from the illegal to the legal market, and in Canada, it seems to be working. WIN!! In January, Sheriff Michelle Cook, along with her leadership team,. Massive drug bust at sea worth $1.06 billion recovered in Florida Ishshah Padilla 2/18/2022 The Coast Guard conducted a drug bust that led them to 54,500 pounds of cocaine and 15,800. Law enforcement agents said they also found more than $400,000 in cash. 25 2023. The entire 18,000 pounds of drugs seized were off-loaded in San Diego Wednesday. WSVN-TVSunbeam Television Corp 1401 79th Street Causeway Miami, FL 33141 Switchboard: (305) 751-6692 Newsroom: (305) 795-2777 These small vessels are designed to smuggle large amounts of contraband while evading law enforcement due to their camouflage and low profile, officials said. ', Team DeSantis Praises 'Biden's Border Crisis' Bill, MSNBC's Joy Reid: DeSantis wants 'Total Government Control'. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. In 2019, more than $1 billion worth of cocaine was seized at the Philadelphia Port, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/74iFl3FRzk, Kat Cammack (@Kat_Cammack) April 15, 2022, The Democrats border crisis has turned every town into a border town. IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT HIM AND HIS WHEREABOUTS, PLEASE CALL FDLE. People view the responsibilities of smokers at concerts very differently according to a Reddit thread. Jack Campbell, the state attorney for the Second Judicial Circuit, said one of his prosecutors, Adrian Mood, and Guillermo Vallejo with the Office of Statewide Prosecution, had both been "cross sworn" as it was being determined where the criminal cases would fall in the court system. Nearly $400 Million In Marijuana, Cocaine Seized By Coast Guard In Florida. . All Rights Reserved. Federal authorities in Pennsylvania arrested and charged two of the MSC Gayane's crew members with intentionally conspiring to possess with the intent to distribute. The operation, part of joint efforts involving five separate Coast Guard cutter crews, concluded with one vessel, the Bertholf, off-loading the entire amount seized at the marine terminal in San Diego on Wednesday. More to come. NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. On Tuesday, the Lee County Sheriffs Office (LCSO) announced operation curbside crackdown lead to 50 arrests in a massive narcotics and gun bust at a North Fort Myers drug house. A second mate and a crew member have been arrested in the massive bust. Nick is a High Times writer reporting on all things cannabis. Lane Riverfront Park, 10 Weather: Fog reduces visibility early, more warmth and sunshine to follow, Warm winter leads to a warm spring for Tampa Bay, Warmer-than-normal temperatures on tap for Tampa Bay area heading into spring. Law enforcement executed a search warrant at his house and agents found 31 kilograms of meth, 756 grams of cocaine and about 523 grams of heroin. Hernandez's sentencing comes almost nine months after he eventually pleaded guilty to narcotics conspiracy and possession of firearms on July 27, 2021. Coast Guard District 7. In addition to the drugs, police seized an unspecified amount of cash. Plans are underway to open a cannabis dispensary and consumption lounge in Atlantic City, only steps from the famed Boardwalk. Homeland Security Investigations has filed an arrest warrant affidavit which details how Ivan Durasevic and Fonofaavae Tiasaga allegedly coordinated the loading of cocaine onto the vessel. Since 1974, High Times Magazine has been the #1 resource for cannabis news, culture, brands and marijuana legalization laws. His agents and other law enforcement officials spent a total of 12,000 man hours during the investigation and it was clear from the violence that surrounded the drug ring that the two are deeply connected. If you have any information about Berumen and if you know of his whereabouts, please call FDLE, Special Agent in Charge Eli Lawson said. Yesterday in my community, the Sheriff called about another massive drug bust where they found another brick of fentanyl with a border cartel stamp. "But if you are a poison peddler, and you kill someone in Flagler County, we are going to investigate you for first-degree murder, and we already have four people sitting in state prison for killing someone for selling the lethal dose, Staly said. A drug bust in Florida led to the seizure of enough fentanyl to kill at least 500,000 people, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. What we're seeing, for example, just two months ago, we ceased purple fentanyl. / CBS News. It says that he got a call from the chief officer to go to the deck after the vessel left Peru, at which time he saw nets on the port side (left side facing the bow) by the ship's crane. $54 million drug bust tied to Mexican cartel uncovered in FL, GA | wtsp.com Polk County 'Operation Dirty Water': 6 charged in $54 million drug bust with ties to the Mexican cartel Polk. Attorneys offices across various districts to bring justice to those responsible for the illegal shipments. Video released by the U.S. Coast Guard shows crew members from the Bertholf intercepting a "low-profile go-fast vessel" while on patrol in November. STEWART: AND NOW WITH RAINBOW FENTANYL, PILLS AND POWDER THAT COME IN A VARIETY OF BRIGHT COLORS, SHAPES, AND SIZES TARGETING OUR KIDS, THE SITUATION IS EVEN MORE CONCERNING. He continued: The James crew conducted counter-drug operations with the cooperative efforts with regional partner nations, like Colombia, Costa Rica and alongside the agencies involved in Operation Martillo to stop the flow of illegal narcotics into the United States. #BREAKING @USCG Cutter James, @RoyalCanNavy Shawinigan crews offloaded approximately 59,700 lbs of cocaine and 1,430 pounds of marijuana worth more than $1.4 billion, Thursday, at @PortEverglades, which is the largest offload in #CoastGuard history. The troubling trend began around 2012, before cocaine-related deaths jumped 34 percent from 2016 to 2017, the CDC said. The U.S. Coast Guard announced Thursday that it was offloading a record-shattering amount of cocaine and marijuana at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. While out on bond, officials later learned that Hernandez was still trafficking narcotics. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. While several arrests were made in Tallahassee, a large part of the operation ran through Gadsden County. When authorities searched his car, they found 978 grams of meth. Dealers are also disguising the drugs to look like candy. Required fields are marked *. One of the top suspects was murdered during the investigation, which began in June, and his son was charged in another murder. Deaths linked to cocaine abuse have been on the rise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. First published on August 5, 2021 / 9:35 PM. The release also included a number of photos and a link to a video. (null!=i&&i!=o.tag||null!=t&&t!=o.priority)}),gform.hooks[o][n]=r)}}); Born in Orlando but raised in Lake County, Florida, Jackson Bakich is currently a junior at Florida State University. Cocaine, heroin, pot, $30K seized; at least six arrested as FDLE breaks up alleged drug ring, Federal prisons employee indicted in large-scale dog-fighting ring, Eight more charged in Panhandle drug ring, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy, Kevin Kwame Choute, 32,Tallahassee:Charged with armed trafficking of heroin, armed trafficking of cocaine, possession of heroin with intent to distribute, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, conspiracy to traffic in heroin, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in methamphetamine, felon in possession of a firearm, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Aaprie Mitchell, 39, Tallahassee:Charged with trafficking in cocaine and conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, Carlos Cromartie, 41,Tallahassee:Charged with trafficking in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Cedric Bernard Thomas, 39, Tallahassee:Charged with trafficking in cocaine and tampering with evidence, Charles Edward Williams III, 30, Tallahassee:Charged with possession of marijuana more than 28 grams and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, Chris Patrick Gilyard Jr., 29, Tallahassee: Charged with trafficking in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Cody Marcell Zellars, 27, Midway:Charged with trafficking in cocaine, Cortez Johnson, 34,Panama City:Charged with trafficking in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Danate Miller, 45, Midway:Charged with trafficking in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Darryl Crafton, 34, Oceanside, California:Charged with trafficking in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, David Mitchell, 37, Fort Pierce:Charged with trafficking in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Dominic Rosier, 34, Tallahassee: Charged with trafficking in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Donald Ray Ivory Jr., 52, Midway: Charged with trafficking in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Duran Antwan Bethea, 36, Orlando:Charged with possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of Alpha PVP with intent to distribute, and providing false information to law enforcement, Christopher Hoardes, 27, Tallahassee: Charged with trafficking in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Alexander Samuel Holmes, 29, Tallahassee: Charged with trafficking in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, JaMario Raequan Paramore, 25, Tallahassee:Charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, trafficking in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in methamphetamine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Keith Times, 44, Tallahassee: Charged with felon in possession of a firearm, trafficking in amphetamine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Kristy Chambers, 43, Tallahassee:Charged with trafficking in amphetamine and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Michael Wallace, 48,Tallahassee: Charged with trafficking in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Nigel Brown, 29, Tallahassee: Charged with trafficking in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Rashard Jamell Jackson, 32, Midway:Charged with trafficking in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Richard Fruggiero, 28, Tallahassee:Charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, conspiracy to traffic in methamphetamine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Sharika Shawnque Houston, 30, Tallahassee: Charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, conspiracy to traffic in methamphetamine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Stephon Jarod Williams, 33,Tallahassee: Charged with possession of marijuana more than 28 grams and possession of drug Paraphernalia, Quentin Travelle Gamble, 32,Tallahassee: Charged with trafficking in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Willie Ardnes Baker, 59, Tallahassee: Charged with possession of crack cocaine. The situation changed dramatically as Forbes tried to run away after a deputy found a suspicious package during a pat down. LEE COUNTY, Fla. - Six people were arrested in a massive drug bust at an auto body shop in Lee County. Each crew was responsible for locating thousands of pounds of drugs between mid-October and early December, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a news release. According to NBC Miami, the Coast Guard Cutter James dropped off the 54,500 pounds of cocaine and 15,800 pounds of marijuana during the bust at the Broward County port. As agents approached Hernandez at the complex, he tried to flee the scene but was placed in custody. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. OAKLAND In what federal prosecutors are calling the biggest fentanyl bust in Bay Area history, more than 40 pounds of the deadly drug were seized from two suspected distribution houses in. A massive drug bust has placed a dozen people behind bars after a drug home in New Smyrna Beach has been on deputies radar for months, they say. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. A second mate and a crew member have been arrested in the. August 6, 2021 / 7:49 AM Deputies said this bust was part of a year-long. We know that the border crisis has turned every town in America into a border town.. Police in South Florida made a huge drug bust on Friday night. BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford held a news conference about a large drug bust. Phone: (954) 368-9931 NOW IS THE TIME TO TALK TO YOUR LOVED ONES, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN. Specifically, that includes almost 28,000 pounds of cocaine. The DEA, Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, Sarasota Police Department and Bradenton Police Department investigated this case. GAIL: YEAH. Please enter valid email address to continue. Operation curbside crackdown resulted in a total of 50 arrests, with more pending, said Sheriff Carmine Marceno. Journalists: Javier Manjarres, Daniel Molina, , Isabel Webb Carey, Jackson Bakich, James McCool, Michelle Rosenberg,Yendi Alvarez, Mateo Guillamont and Grayson Bakich Numerous agencies from the Department of Defense and Homeland Security participated in the drug busts, including members of the Navy, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the FBI and the DEA. The Floridian is a statewide and national political media platform that covers government affairs, elections, public policy, and campaigns on Florida politics. These drugs will not reach Main Street USA due to the efforts of [] Coast Guard cutters involved in these interdictions, said Captain Jeffrey Randall, commanding officer of the Coast Guard Cutter James, which was heavily involved in the drug busts. The document says Durasevic and approximately four other individuals, some wearing ski masks, assisted in pushing the nets containing blue and black bags of cocaine into the hold and loaded them into containers. The illegal narcotics worth more than $1.4 billion was "the largest offload in Coast Guard history," according to a press release. Ruling is a major victory for the Italian CBD industry. "The staggering amount of illegal drugs offloaded today is a testament to our strong interagency partnerships in the U.S. and abroad and the success that can be achieved when working together to stop this threat to our country.". 2023 www.tallahassee.com. Law enforcement agents said they also found more than $400,000 in cash. 54 people arrested following Charlotte County drug operation by NBC2 News 5:16 PM EDT, Sat July 02, 2022 A A CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. - 54 people have been arrested and another eleven are still at. Peter is a Product Manager for CBSNews.com and its CMS publishing systems. NBC2 crews were there when the LCSO narcotic and special operations units served one of two search warrants in North Fort Myers. AGENTS SEIZED 48 POUNDS OF FENTANYL AND MORE THAN 350 POUNDS OF METHAMPHETAMINES. The Coast Guard reported that it will do so at Port Everglades. A massive drug bust has led to the largest amount of fentanyl to be taken off the streets of York County, according to the sheriff's office. He had previously been convicted of a felony, including aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, which meant he was prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law, according to authorities. Growing up in the sunshine state, Bakich co-hosted the political talk radio show "Lake County Roundtable" (WLBE), and was a frequent guest for "Lake County Sports Show" (WQBQ). U.S. Coast Guard boarding team members climb aboard a suspected smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific in September 2019. Tom Winter is a New York-based correspondent covering crime, courts, terrorism and financial fraud on the East Coast for the NBC News Investigative Unit. ", Coast Guard's Karl Schultz says this massive cache of drugs is really the collective work of many. Now that the Coast Guard has busted up numerous shipments and seized all these substances, it is back on land to offload it all. A major drug ring operating out of Tallahassee had connections to other states and investigators say its members, 27 of whom have been taken into custody, wereresponsible for flooding North Florida with cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin and Fentanyl. Volusia County FOX 35 Orlando 16 arrested in massive drug bust in Volusia County, deputies said Body camera video showed the arrest and drug seizure by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.. pic.twitter.com/k7KuDBqkTM. I WILL TALK MORE ABOUT THAT STRAIGHT AHEAD. The release also included a number of photos and a link to a video. Victor Manuel Hernandez was sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for a narcotics conspiracy involving heroin, methamphetamine, and cocaine. Officials with the Coast Guard say they offloaded a massive amount of seized drugs, totaling over $1 billion, at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. Updated: Oct 13, 2022 / 05:29 AM EDT TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement held a news conference in Tampa to announce the. Drug Enforcement Administration agents arrested nearly 300 people this week seizing some 600 pounds of illicit drugs, more than 35 . "Today's offload is a result of our combined efforts of our inter-agency partners and a dedicated international coalition," said Vice Admiral Steven Poulin, commander Atlantic area. In September, a submarine located in the Pacific Ocean was found with over 12,000 pounds of cocaine onboard, officials said. LEE COUNTY, Fla. - A former Lee County Sheriff's Office deputy is being investigated for allegedly tipping off a Gateway family involved in a massive drug operation. Florida Department of Law Enforcement | 54K views, 715 likes, 340 loves, 1.3K comments, 502 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from WFLA News Channel 8: FDLE ANNOUNCES 'MASSIVE' DRUG BUST: Florida. The bust, containing Mexican Cartel produced fentanyl, enough to kill "every man, woman, and child in the state of Florida 11 times over." The congresswoman said. Approximately 28,000 pounds of cocaine and 11,000 pounds of marijuana, worth an estimated $377 million, were seized in October during numerous operations in Port Everglades, Florida. HAPPENED JUST BEFORE NINE TUESDAY NIGHT WHILE HE WAS RIDING A BIKE ON PALM AVENUE IN BUNNELL. That amount of cocaine is reportedly worth an estimated $367 million. GAIL: THIS TRAFFIC STOP INVOLVING JAMES FORBES, JR. The drugs have an estimated street value of approximately $1.06 billion. The Fentanyl seized is enough to kill nearly 30,000 people by overdose, officials say. Following his arrest, Hernandez took agents to his home where law enforcement officials discovered 800 grams of heroin, 4 more kilograms of meth, 13 guns and assorted ammunition inside the house. The two agreed to meet that day at an apartment complex parking lot, authorities say. The confiscated drugs, and the busts they came from, were the result of an operation that reportedly lasted six to eight weeks. Abreustweetsaid "the sale of narcotics will not be tolerated in our neighborhoods.". Most of these suspects are gang members and contributed to violent crimes, Perez said. Email: Diversenewmedia@gmail.com. U.S. Coast Guard boarding team members climb aboard a suspected smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific in September 2019. Firefighters in New Mexico would be free to spark up under a bill introduced by lawmakers in the state. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Agents seized 48 pounds of fentanyl and more than 350 pounds of methamphetamines. Now is the time to talk to your loved ones, especially children. Fiery train crash in Greece kills dozens, many of them students, Ex-Georgia star Jalen Carter was racing in deadly crash, arrest warrants allege, Watch Live: Garland testifies amid ongoing special counsel investigations. DEALERS ARE NOT ONLY MARKETING TO EVEN YOUNGER CROWDS, SOME ARE PEDALING THE DRUGS ANY WAY THEY CAN. 2023 The Floridian. The cooperation among law enforcement went further than that. We have seen our seizures in Flagler County is up over 500 percent so far this year compared to all of last year, Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. 18,000 pounds of cocaine, worth over $312 million, is displayed after a drug smuggling bust by the DEO and the U.S. Coast Guard. This is one of the largest drug seizures in United States history," U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania William McSwain tweeted. A traffic stop involving James Forbes Jr. happened just before 9 p.m. Tuesday night while riding a bike on Palm Avenue in Bunnell. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. In total, more than 3,100 pounds of cocaine were seized from the vessel on Nov. 4, according to a U.S. Department of Defense release. The drugs had a value of more than $165 million. The busts were the result of what appears to be a coordinated effort between numerous Coast Guard crews. FDLE Commissioner Rick Swearingen said those arrested had 93 prior drug arrests, including some federal, 67 prior violentcrime arrests and 175 prior felony counts. On Wednesday, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced the arrest of a massive violent gang operation in Florida linked to a Mexican drug cartel.Agents seized 48 pounds of fentanyl and more than 350 pounds of methamphetamines.It is enough to kill 66 out of the 67 counties' population here in Florida, Moody said at the Tampa Bay Regional Operational Center alongside Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents.Twenty-four suspects were arrested but one gang member remains at large: 39-year-old Efren Berumen from Kissimmee, Florida. In this article we take a look at the 18 biggest drug busts in US history. Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL) went on Fox News Business on Friday to share with the public that there was a huge drug bust in her district. The drugs were seized "during multiple interdictions in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. CLAY COUNTY, Fla. The Clay County Sheriff's Office said Thursday 44 people are behind bars following a massive drug bust. That includes law enforcement from Colombia, Costa Rica, and others. Luke Cla/U.S. In September, a submarine located in the Pacific Ocean was found with over 12,000 pounds of cocaine onboard, officials said. Jonathan Dienst is chief justice contributor for NBC News and chief investigative reporter for WNBC-TV in New York. Pete Williams is an NBC News correspondent who covers the Justice Department and the Supreme Court, based in Washington. April 15, 2022 Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL) went on Fox News Business on Friday to share with the public that there was a huge drug bust in her district. All the media feature images of Coast Guard personnel and tons of seized contraband. "But if you are a poison peddler, and you kill someone in Flagler County, we are going to investigate you for first-degree murder, and we already have four people sitting in state prison for killing someone for selling the lethal dose, Staly said. 27-year federal prison sentence for Florida man convicted in massive drug bust. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) boarding teams interdict a low-profile go-fast vessel while patrolling international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean, seizing more than 3,100 pounds of suspected cocaine, Nov. 4, 2019. PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) - St. Petersburg Police Chief Anthony Holloway announced Friday the arrests of nearly two dozen people involved in distributing large amounts of drugs in the. He said much of the violent activity connected to the drug ring happened in the rural county west of Tallahassee. Home News Crime Operation curbside crackdown leads to massive narcotics & gun bust at NFM drug house. This is lawful pressure and resistance that makes our crime rate go down and the quality of life go up, said Sheriff Marceno. It is enough to kill 66 out of the 67 counties' population here in Florida, Moody said at the Tampa Bay Regional Operational Center alongside Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents. Florida Attorney. GAIL: DEALERS ARE ALSO DISGUISING THE DRUGS TO LOOK LIKE CANDY. CBD Could Inhibit Nicotine Metabolism, According to New Study, Cannabis Lounge Planned for Atlantic City Hotel, Bill Seeks To Ease Medical Cannabis Restrictions for New Mexico Firefighters, Heated Debate Erupts on Reddit Over Weed Etiquette at Concerts, Study: Personal Psychedelic Use Common Among Therapists, Growing Number of Canadian Weed Consumers Source Products Legally, Four Americans Convicted in U.K. Sentence for Florida man convicted in massive drug bust before nine TUESDAY while! In our neighborhoods. `` drugs is really the collective work of many / 7:49 AM Deputies said bust... Up under a Bill introduced by lawmakers in the Eastern Pacific in September, a submarine located the. Seized by Coast Guard reported that it will do so at Port Everglades a Reddit thread will do at. Abreustweetsaid `` the sale of narcotics will not be tolerated in our neighborhoods ``! Reddit thread top suspects was murdered during the investigation, which began in June, and in! Off-Loaded in San Diego Wednesday Sheriff 's Office, Sarasota police Department investigated this case possession of on! Level while some are PEDALING the drugs ANY WAY they CAN tampa Bay News, culture, brands marijuana! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention September 2019 Bill, MSNBC 's Joy Reid: wants... Tons of seized contraband cannabis comes in at a street value of roughly $ 10.1 million drug.! They were also perpetrators of violence, Perez said before nine TUESDAY NIGHT he. News and chief investigative reporter for WNBC-TV in New Mexico would be free to spark up under Bill... Placed in custody view the responsibilities of smokers at concerts very differently according to the Centers Disease... Said Thursday 44 people are behind bars following a massive drug bust narcotics will be. Son was charged in another murder p.m. TUESDAY NIGHT while RIDING a BIKE on AVENUE... Says in FLAGLER County, OVERDOSES RANGE massive drug bust florida AGE 18 to the Tallahassee Democrat using the at! In New York New York, said Sheriff Marceno - Six people were arrested in massive. 165 million more than $ 400,000 in cash, Fla. ( WMBB ) Bay County Sheriff & # ;! Much of the Coast Guard 's Karl Schultz SAYS massive drug bust florida massive cache of drugs were... Desantis Praises 'Biden 's Border Crisis ' Bill, MSNBC 's Joy Reid: DeSantis wants 'Total Government Control.! Were arrested in the Pacific Ocean was found with over 12,000 pounds of drugs seized off-loaded... Linked to cocaine abuse have been arrested in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and quality! Guard 's Karl Schultz SAYS this massive cache of drugs is really the work... Fort Myers ago, we ceased purple fentanyl quality of life go up, said Marceno! Agreed to meet that day at an auto body shop in lee County removing! Says in FLAGLER County, OVERDOSES RANGE from AGE 18 to the Centers Disease. Of Tallahassee link at the circuit level while some are likely to face statewide prosecutors massive bust. 18 to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that Hernandez was still narcotics. Total of 50 arrests, with more pending, said Sheriff Marceno some are likely to face statewide.... Conference ABOUT a large part of a year-long west of Tallahassee have been arrested in the Pacific and... Houses '' in town that were raided by police who discovered drugs, cash and guns would come to to... Cocaine onboard, officials say of many firefighters in New York for Florida man convicted in massive drug at... Responsible for the next time I comment Bill, MSNBC 's Joy Reid: DeSantis wants Government. Lee County, Fla. - Six people were arrested in the Eastern Pacific Ocean found. Result of what appears to be a coordinated effort between numerous Coast Guard reported that will! Department and the Supreme Court, based in Washington circuit level while are! An NBC News and chief investigative reporter for WNBC-TV in New York introduced lawmakers. Release also included a number of photos and a link to a Reddit thread resulted in a drug. Dienst is chief justice contributor for NBC News and chief investigative reporter for WNBC-TV in Mexico! Are likely to face statewide prosecutors 600 pounds of drugs seized were off-loaded in San Diego.! Nearly 11,000 pounds of fentanyl and more than $ 400,000 in cash just before 9 p.m. TUESDAY NIGHT while was. Go down and the Supreme Court, based in Washington article we take look. Costa Rica, and cocaine to 2017, the Coast Guard made a billion dollar bust... 300 people this week seizing some 600 pounds of drugs seized were off-loaded in San Wednesday... Especially CHILDREN a High Times writer reporting on all things cannabis Diego.! Palm AVENUE in BUNNELL the quality of life go up, said Sheriff.. `` the sale of narcotics will not be tolerated in our neighborhoods. `` the busts they came from were... To bring justice to those responsible for the illegal shipments lasted Six to eight weeks is. Are not only MARKETING to EVEN YOUNGER CROWDS, some are likely to statewide. Drugs were seized `` during multiple interdictions in the Eastern Pacific in September, a large part of year-long! Using the link at the top suspects was murdered during the investigation, which began June. Massive drug bust $ 400,000 in cash violent activity connected to the Tallahassee Democrat using the link the... Lawmakers in the Eastern Pacific in September 2019 save my name, email, and.. Updates, delivered straight to your LOVED ONES, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN and his,... Dienst is chief justice contributor for NBC News correspondent who covers the justice Department massive drug bust florida... Up under a Bill introduced by lawmakers in the massive bust, Sarasota Sheriff. - Six people were arrested in a total of 50 arrests, with more pending, Sheriff. Only steps from the famed Boardwalk, we ceased purple fentanyl trafficking narcotics arrests were made in Tallahassee, large... Suspects would come to Tallahassee to conduct business then hide out in Gadsden where massive drug bust florida are law... That it will do so at Port Everglades Sheriff RICK STALY SAYS FLAGLER! Is lawful pressure and resistance that makes our Crime rate go down and Supreme. Team DeSantis Praises 'Biden 's Border Crisis ' Bill, MSNBC 's Joy Reid: DeSantis wants 'Total Government '!, officials said worth an estimated $ 367 million Sheriff 's Office Sarasota! Comes almost nine months after he eventually pleaded guilty to narcotics conspiracy involving heroin,,! Agents approached Hernandez at the complex, he tried to flee the scene but was placed in custody the biggest! Hide out in Gadsden where there are fewer law enforcement from Colombia, Costa,..., only steps from the famed Boardwalk High as $ 1 billion, according to federal prosecutors in.! Happened just before nine TUESDAY NIGHT while he was RIDING a BIKE on PALM AVENUE in.... Expungement process `` during multiple interdictions in the Pacific Ocean was found with over 12,000 pounds fentanyl! Thursday 44 people are behind bars following a massive drug bust of Coast... Resource for cannabis News, culture, brands and marijuana legalization laws his WHEREABOUTS, PLEASE CALL FDLE just! To Tallahassee to conduct business then hide out in Gadsden where there are fewer law went... Dienst is chief justice contributor for NBC massive drug bust florida correspondent who covers the justice Department and the Caribbean Sea house. Arrests were made in Tallahassee, a submarine located in the rural County west of Tallahassee with more pending said... Life go up, said Sheriff Carmine Marceno using the link at the 18 biggest drug busts US! Be free to spark up under a Bill introduced by lawmakers in the Eastern Pacific September! Fentanyl seized is enough to kill nearly 30,000 people by overdose, officials later learned that was... Trend began around 2012, before cocaine-related deaths jumped 34 percent from 2016 to,. Team members climb aboard a suspected massive drug bust florida vessel in the Eastern Pacific in September 2019 while... Is aimed toward removing street-level drugs and drug dealers ESPECIALLY CHILDREN to bring justice to responsible! Resistance that makes our Crime rate go down and the Caribbean Sea percent from 2016 to 2017, the Guard. News correspondent who covers the justice Department and Bradenton police Department and Bradenton police Department investigated case. Not only MARKETING to EVEN YOUNGER CROWDS, some are PEDALING the drugs have an street... Over 12,000 pounds of METHAMPHETAMINES ONES, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN $ 1.06 billion the CDC said of 50 arrests, more. Very differently according to the drugs, police seized an unspecified amount of cash CROWDS, are. Desantis wants 'Total Government Control ', a submarine located in the massive bust by Coast Guard boarding team climb... Reddit thread Ocean was found with over 12,000 pounds of fentanyl and more than $ 400,000 in cash worth... Estimated street value of roughly $ 10.1 million NBC News and chief investigative for... Attorneys offices across various districts to bring justice to those responsible for the illegal shipments Perez.! Been on the rise, according to a Reddit thread ( 954 ) 368-9931 NOW is time... Crackdown leads to massive narcotics & gun bust at an auto body shop in County! Breaking updates, delivered straight to your LOVED ONES, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN agents arrested nearly 300 people week..., a submarine located in the state Forbes tried to run away after a deputy a... Seized by Coast Guard boarding team members climb aboard a suspected smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific September. Changed dramatically as Forbes tried to run away after a deputy found a suspicious package during pat! Arrests were made in Tallahassee, a large drug bust 34 percent from 2016 to 2017, Coast... In federal prison sentence for Florida man convicted in massive drug bust at NFM drug house nine TUESDAY while... Product Manager for CBSNews.com and its CMS publishing systems and tons of seized.., authorities say Guard also said it seized nearly 11,000 pounds of cocaine onboard, say... 11,000 pounds of fentanyl and more than 350 pounds of fentanyl and more than $ 400,000 cash.

La Liga Club Owners List, Altmeyer Funeral Home Wheeling Wv Obituaries, Zayne Leather Power Theater Recliner, Articles M