The attorney general says cartels only care about profit and power. Agents seized 48 pounds of fentanyl and more than 350 pounds of methamphetamines. He currently lives in New York City. WESH 2S GAIL PASCHALL-BROWN JOINS US IN THE STUDIO WITH MORE ON THIS OPIOID CRISIS. They said the drug bust netted approximately 16.5 tons of the narcotic from a cargo ship docked at the Packer Marine Terminal. A second mate and a crew member have been arrested in the massive bust. So large, in fact, that the agency is now back on the mainland to offload several hundred million dollars worth of illegal substances. #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. Yesterday in my community, the Sheriff called about another massive drug bust where they found another brick of fentanyl with a border cartel stamp. Contact Karl Etters at ketters@tallahassee.com or @KarlEtters on Twitter. There were seven separate vessels intercepted, including one "self-propelled semi-submersible vessel (SPSS) or narco submarine," officials said. Henry Ridgwell. Tampa Bay News, Traffic and Weather wherever you are with NewsRadio WFLA and WFLA News. Fugitive in $18 million COVID fraud scheme extradited to U.S. Where things stand in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial, How Alaska became one of fentanyl's deadliest frontiers, U.S. requests extradition of drug kingpin's son, Mexico says. Two crew members have been arrested. 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 particular, several other countries were involved in the effort. JUICE Florida Politics' Juicy Read 3.1.2023 DeSantis's 'The Courage to be Free'Ingoglia Blows Up Florida DemocratsDonalds, Gaetz, Wasserman SchultzMuch More Mills Calls Discharge of Unvaccinated Military "Unlawful Purge", Ingoglia Introduces Bill to "Cancel" Florida Democrat Party. IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT HIM AND HIS WHEREABOUTS, PLEASE CALL FDLE. Twenty-four suspects were arrested but one gang member remains at large: 39-year-old Efren Berumen from Kissimmee, Florida. Four Americans have been convicted of drug smuggling charges so far following the arrests of nine Americans at Heathrow Airport in January. 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. Crew members of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James offloaded approximately 59,700 pounds of cocaine and approximately 1,430 pounds of marijuana. 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. 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. Thank you for your interest in receiving the The Floridian newsletter. Last Squeeze2.28.2023House Democrat Calls DeSantis as 'Fascist' Border CrisisMore Gaetz, Waltz Question Veracity of Ukraine Funding, Frost Calls DeSantis a Fascist: 'I Don't Care What Anyone Says. He allegedly told the feds that Tiasaga was one of the crew members who helped him load the cocaine. The confiscated cannabis comes in at a street value of roughly $10.1 million. Now is the time to talk to your loved ones, especially children. 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. Staly said in Flagler, the age of overdoses range from 18 to 60. Adult-use cannabis sales in Virginia wont begin before Jan. 1, 2024 as originally planned. 25 2023. WIN!! Luke Cla/U.S. Feb 18, 2022. Publisher: Javier Manjarres @JavManjarres "Every bale of cocaine on this flight deck that doesn't make it to our shores represents lives saved in New York City, Philly, Chicago, Los Angeles or any town in the U.S. that's dealing with pandemic levels of drug overdoses this year," Captain Todd Vance, a commanding officer on the Cutter James, said at a Thursday press conference. South Florida police made a huge drug bust on Friday night. FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. -- A traffic stop involving. Cammack also said that the Biden administration is prioritizing illegals over veterans. This statement is in response to the administrations decision to send VA doctors to the border to treat undocumented immigrants despite be backlogged in the homeland. 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. The press release said the Coast Guard will work with U.S. >> I WAS GETTING OUT OF THE WAY OF THE CAR. AG Moody says enough fentanyl seized in massive bust to kill half of Florida, AND WE HAVE MORE RAIN IN THE FORECAST TOMORROW. Click to skip ahead and jump to the 10 biggest drug busts in U.S. history. Investigators haven't released the names of the suspects involved and have not specified whether anyone was taken into custody. For example, Rear Admiral of the Colombian Navy, Jose Jauquin Amezquita Garcia said: Drug trafficking is a tragedy and a threat that is taking lives and tearing apart urban and suburban communities in the United States as well as small villages in the rural areas of Colombia., Your email address will not be published. Your email address will not be published. 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 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. The Biden Administration is now sending VA doctors to the border, prioritizing illegals over our veterans, and its disgusting. ', Team DeSantis Praises 'Biden's Border Crisis' Bill, MSNBC's Joy Reid: DeSantis wants 'Total Government Control'. GAIL: THIS TRAFFIC STOP INVOLVING JAMES FORBES, JR. The illegal narcotics worth more than $1.4 billion was "the largest offload in Coast Guard history," according to a press release. Perez said suspects would come to Tallahassee to conduct business then hide out in Gadsden where there are fewer law enforcement resources. A RECENT REPORT SAYS WITHOUT URGENT INTERVENTION, 1.2 MILLION PEOPLE IN THE U.S. AND CANADA WILL DIE FROM OPIOID OVERDOSES BY THE END OF THE DECADE. Phone: (954) 368-9931 Massive Drug Busts Off Pacific Coast The Coast Guard detailed their multiple drug busts in a press release published yesterday. FDLE Commissioner Rick Swearingen said those arrested had 93 prior drug arrests, including some federal, 67 prior violentcrime arrests and 175 prior felony counts. 2023 The Floridian. There were 16.5 tons of the drug found in seven shipping containers late Monday night, officials said. Specifically, the agency said that there were at least 10 different vessels and crews involved with the drug busting initiative. VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - A drug bust in. The Floridian is a statewide and national political media platform that covers government affairs, elections, public policy, and campaigns on Florida politics. Email: Diversenewmedia@gmail.com. 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. 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. By Rob Garguilo. In addition to the drugs, police seized an unspecified amount of cash. What we're seeing, for example, just two months ago, we ceased purple fentanyl. 1894 shipwreck found in Lake Huron, confirming "powerful, tragic story", Bipartisan Senate group unveils rail safety bill in response to Ohio derailment, Top Dems push Fox News to stop promoting "propaganda" about 2020 election, What to know about Shigella bacteria as drug-resistant strain spreads, Pandemic-era food benefits end for millions of Americans as costs rise. Yesterday in my community, the Sheriff called about another massive drug bust where they found another brick of fentanyl with a border cartel stamp. Two other Coast Guard vessels, the Tahoma and the Midgett, were responsible for seizing over 9,000 pounds of cocaine earlier that month. "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.". Contact him at peter.martinez@cbsnews.com. Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil, who has championed a regional approach to curbing illegal drug activity, said law enforcement would remain relentless in pursuing people who bring harm to the community. Hernandez's sentencing comes almost nine months after he eventually pleaded guilty to narcotics conspiracy and possession of firearms on July 27, 2021. 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. Through our partnership with Homeland Security and law enforcement agencies in Florida and Georgia, our detectives took a huge amount of meth off the street and shut down an active drug trafficker operating out of a federal prison." Seaman Erik Villa Rodriguez/U.S. He said much of the violent activity connected to the drug ring happened in the rural county west of Tallahassee. Additionally, two rifles were found, both belonging to Hernandez. 2023 www.tallahassee.com. The Lee County Sheriff's Office announced Operation Narco Navidad netted over $1.1 million, as well as kilos of cocaine and a . Due to this cooperative effort, we maintain an offensive against criminal networks and criminal organizations.. Deputy First Class Jasmine. 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 write that additional container seals were brought aboard to re-seal the containers loaded with cocaine. In total, nearly 30 pounds of cocaine, half a pound of meth, more than a pound of brown heroin, three ounces of black tar heroin, two ounces of Fentanyl, $330,000 in cash, nine firearms and three stolen vehicles were seized by investigators. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. This is lawful pressure and resistance that makes our crime rate go down and the quality of life go up, said Sheriff Marceno. "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. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Paul Krug. >> IT IS ENOUGH TO KILL 66 OUT OF THE 67 COUNTIES POPULATION HERE IN FLORIDA. BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford held a news conference about a large drug bust. Sheriff Marceno said during the investigation they seized57 grams of cocaine, 620 grams of methamphetamine, 497 grams of fentanyl, eight guns, and more than $300,000. 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. The release also included a number of photos and a link to a video. The illegal narcotics worth. MSC has a longstanding history of cooperating with U.S. federal law enforcement agencies to help disrupt illegal narcotics trafficking and works closely with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)," the statement said. 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. This dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws. 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. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WESH-TV. GAIL: ON WEDNESDAY, FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL ASHLEY MOODY ANNOUNCED THE ARREST OF A MASSIVE VIOLENT GANG OPERATION IN FLORIDA LINKED TO MEXICAN DRUG CARTEL. 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). This month the DEA made the biggest meth. "I been to the border twice, so I saw how it's coming in. Peter joined CBS News Digital in February 2017. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. So the cartels in Mexico are very good about marketing, Staly said. #BREAKING @USCG Cutter James' crew offloaded approximately 59,700lbs of cocaine and 1,430lbs of marijuana worth more than $1.4 billion, Thurs., @PortEverglades, the largest offload in #CoastGuard history.#Partnerships @Southcom @RoyalCanNavy Read more: https://t.co/8QaTcIUtv2 pic.twitter.com/O5SZWVQOOQ. 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. The cooperation among law enforcement went further than that. NOW IS THE TIME TO TALK TO YOUR LOVED ONES, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. The operation is aimed toward removing street-level drugs and drug dealers. In total, nearly 30 pounds of cocaine, half a pound of meth, more than a pound of brown heroin, three ounces of black tar heroin, two ounces of Fentanyl, $330,000 in cash, nine firearms and three . Pete Williams is an NBC News correspondent who covers the Justice Department and the Supreme Court, based in Washington. All of the confiscated cocaine and marijuana came from drug busts off the Pacific Coast of the United States and countries in Central America. Aug. 30, 2019, 4:32 PM PDT. Deaths linked to cocaine abuse have been on the rise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dealers are also disguising the drugs to look like candy. They were stationed at a home off Palm Creek Drive. Coast Guard So the cartels in Mexico are very good about marketing, Staly said.Dealers are also disguising the drugs to look like candy. "I been to the border twice, so I saw how it's coming in. MICHELLE: LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES SAY THE SURGE OF DEADLY DOSES OF FENTANYL NOT ONLY COMING INTO THE U.S., BUT INTO FLORIDA, IS ASTONISHING. 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. This is just the latest in a series of large drug busts by the Coast Guard. 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. In total, the Drug Enforcement Administration seized 79.2 pounds of meth, 1.3 kilograms of heroin, 756 grams of cocaine, 15 firearms and $408,692 in cash. (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. The arrest affidavit says that the drugs were found upon search of the vessel in seven separate shipping containers, as we have reported. In this article we take a look at the 18 biggest drug busts in US history. A primary goal of legalizing cannabis is transitioning customers from the illegal to the legal market, and in Canada, it seems to be working. 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. Federal authorities seized 15,000 kilos of cocaine, worth as much as $1 billion, at a Philadelphia shipping port, officials said Tuesday. THE SITUATION CHANGED DRAMATICALLY AS FORBES TRIED TO RUN AWAY AFTER A DEPUTY FOUND A SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE DURING A PAT DOWN. 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. A collaborative of law enforcement officials announced the arrests after nearly a year of work, which allegedlybrought down major players and street level dealers who operated in Leon and Gadsden counties but had connections to California, Georgia and Texas. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. I WILL TALK MORE ABOUT THAT STRAIGHT AHEAD. WHAT WERE SEEING, FOR EXAMPLE, TWO MONTHS AGO, WE CEASED PURPLE FENTANYL. pic.twitter.com/k7KuDBqkTM. Journalists: Javier Manjarres, Daniel Molina, , Isabel Webb Carey, Jackson Bakich, James McCool, Michelle Rosenberg,Yendi Alvarez, Mateo Guillamont and Grayson Bakich Valspar Final Round Championship Passes, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. All the media feature images of Coast Guard personnel and tons of seized contraband. Coast Guard District 7. "This amount of cocaine could kill millions MILLIONS of people. 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. A second mate and a crew member have been arrested in the. Staly adds there are a lot of undercover operations in the county and you will eventually get caught. Smuggling Case, Italian Court Rules Hemp Flowers, Leaves are Not Narcotics, University of Arizona Students Launch Expungement Clinic, Virginia Adult-Use Cannabis Plans Halted Due to Failed Bills. 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. "They're also making counterfeit pills that, they're multiple colors laced with fentanyl, so they're marketing to younger and younger people, Staly said. The Fentanyl seized is enough to kill nearly 30,000 people by overdose, officials say. 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