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We are going to go to every crevice, ever hole, every place where these individuals try to hide and we will root them out, he said. Investigators haven't released the names of the suspects involved and have not specified whether anyone was taken into custody. 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. Subscribe to the newsletter everyone in Florida is reading. Bertholfs boarding teams seized more than 3,100 pounds of suspected cocaine during the interdiction. So large, in fact, that the agency is now back on the mainland to offload several hundred million dollars worth of illegal substances. Additionally, two rifles were found, both belonging to Hernandez. Two other Coast Guard vessels, the Tahoma and the Midgett, were responsible for seizing over 9,000 pounds of cocaine earlier that month. These small vessels are designed to smuggle large amounts of contraband while evading law enforcement due to their camouflage and low profile, officials said. 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. Pete Williams is an NBC News correspondent who covers the Justice Department and the Supreme Court, based in Washington. NBC2 crews were there when the LCSO narcotic and special operations units served one of two search warrants in North Fort Myers. >> I BEEN TO THE BORDER TWICE, SO I SAW HOW ITS COMING IN. My Office is committed to keeping our borders secure and streets safe from deadly narcotics.". First published on August 5, 2021 / 9:35 PM. I WILL TALK MORE ABOUT THAT STRAIGHT AHEAD. With the end of Title 42 on the horizon, the efforts to bring attention to the border by Republicans has never been more apparent. 2021 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Staly adds there are a lot of undercover operations in the county and you will eventually get caught. He allegedly had multiple "stash houses" in town that were raided by police who discovered drugs, cash and guns. The arrest affidavit says that the drugs were found upon search of the vessel in seven separate shipping containers, as we have reported. In addition to the drugs, police seized an unspecified amount of cash. It was at the time the largest cocaine bust in history in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Federal authorities seized 15,000 kilos of cocaine, worth as much as $1 billion, at a Philadelphia shipping port, officials said Tuesday. The United States Coast Guard just announced the conclusion of what appears to be a large drug bust in the Pacific Ocean. Coast Guard He is a former News and Homepage Editor who has covered everything from breaking news to Sunday night award shows. The drugs had a value of more than $165 million. 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. The Lee County Sheriff's Office announced Operation Narco Navidad netted over $1.1 million, as well as kilos of cocaine and a . Federal authorities seized 15,000 kilos of cocaine, worth as much as $1 billion, at a Philadelphia shipping port, officials said Tuesday. 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. If you have any information about Berumen and if you know of his whereabouts, please call FDLE, Special Agent in Charge Eli Lawson said. Along with the cocaine, the Coast Guard also said it seized nearly 11,000 pounds of marijuana. One of the top suspects was murdered during the investigation, which began in June, and his son was charged in another murder. Due to this cooperative effort, we maintain an offensive against criminal networks and criminal organizations.. VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - A drug bust in. Attorneys offices across various districts to bring justice to those responsible for the illegal shipments. People view the responsibilities of smokers at concerts very differently according to a Reddit thread. Deputies said this bust was part of a year-long. 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. Perez said as part of acriminal enterprise, many covered their illegal dealings through seemingly legitimate businesses such as recording studios, entertainment venues, trucking companies and auto body shops. THE ATTORNEY GENERAL SAYS CARTELS ONLY CARE ABOUT PROF. A traffic stop involving James Forbes Jr. happened just before 9 p.m. Tuesday night while riding a bike on Palm Avenue in Bunnell.The situation changed dramatically as Forbes tried to run away after a deputy found a suspicious package during a pat down.Forbes, who's been arrested multiple times, was charged with, among other things, possession of methamphetamine and trafficking eight grams of fentanyl.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. Contact him at peter.martinez@cbsnews.com. SO THE CARTELS IN MEXICO ARE VERY GOOD ABOUT MARKETING. Nick is a High Times writer reporting on all things cannabis. The communities of Leon and Gadsden counties are safer with the arrests of these individuals., More drug rings:Cocaine, heroin, pot, $30K seized; at least six arrested as FDLE breaks up alleged drug ring, More:Federal prisons employee indicted in large-scale dog-fighting ring, More:Eight more charged in Panhandle drug ring. Aug. 30, 2019, 4:32 PM PDT. The release also included a number of photos and a link to a video. "Disrupting the maritime networks responsible for moving vast quantities of drugs on the high seas is one important way that DEA helps stop the flow of cocaine and other dangerous drugs to the United States," said DEA acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon. 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. All rights reserved. South Florida police made a huge drug bust on Friday night. 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. 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. Since 1974, High Times Magazine has been the #1 resource for cannabis news, culture, brands and marijuana legalization laws. Florida Department of Law Enforcement Special Agent Mark Perez said they were independent organizations that shared suppliers and dealers that ensured a steady supply of drugs in North Florida.. The United States Coast Guard made a billion dollar drug bust of the coast of south Florida on Thursday. In September, a submarine located in the Pacific Ocean was found with over 12,000 pounds of cocaine onboard, officials said. The street value of all the seized cocaine could be as high as $1 billion, according to federal prosecutors in Philadelphia. August 6, 2021 / 7:49 AM NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. On Tuesday, the Lee County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) announced operation 'curbside crackdown' lead to 50 arrests in a massive narcotics and gun bust at a North Fort Myers. This is lawful pressure and resistance that makes our crime rate go down and the quality of life go up, said Sheriff Marceno. The release also included a number of photos and a link to a video. 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. 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. The Lee County Sheriff's Office held a news conference on the raid that happened at an . Staly said in Flagler, the age of overdoses range from 18 to 60. He said much of the violent activity connected to the drug ring happened in the rural county west of Tallahassee. 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Agents write that additional container seals were brought aboard to re-seal the containers loaded with cocaine. ', Team DeSantis Praises 'Biden's Border Crisis' Bill, MSNBC's Joy Reid: DeSantis wants 'Total Government Control'. The troubling trend began around 2012, before cocaine-related deaths jumped 34 percent from 2016 to 2017, the CDC said. A second mate and a crew member have been arrested in the. WIN!! pic.twitter.com/k7KuDBqkTM. The illicit haul was found aboard a cargo ship, the MSC Gayane, which had traveled from Chile, Panama and the Bahamas, according to NBC Philadelphia. Durasevic later allegedly told agents that he was paid $50,000 for his role in the scheme. 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. 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. All the media feature images of Coast Guard personnel and tons of seized contraband. 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. So the cartels in Mexico are very good about marketing, Staly said. To subscribe, please submit your email address below. >> IT IS ENOUGH TO KILL 66 OUT OF THE 67 COUNTIES POPULATION HERE IN FLORIDA. 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. GAIL: YEAH. AGENTS SEIZED 48 POUNDS OF FENTANYL AND MORE THAN 350 POUNDS OF METHAMPHETAMINES. The situation changed dramatically as Forbes tried to run away after a deputy found a suspicious package during a pat down. What we're seeing, for example, just two months ago, we ceased purple fentanyl. Yesterday in my community, the Sheriff called about another massive drug bust where they found another brick of fentanyl with a border cartel stamp. 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. Please enter valid email address to continue. This dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws. 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. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. / CBS News. Crew members of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James offloaded approximately 59,700 pounds of cocaine and approximately 1,430 pounds of marijuana. He allegedly told the feds that Tiasaga was one of the crew members who helped him load the cocaine. #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. 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 . 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. Dealers are also disguising the drugs to look like candy. The United States Coast Guard made a billion dollar drug bust of the coast of south Florida on Thursday. Valspar Final Round Championship Passes, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 27-year federal prison sentence for Florida man convicted in massive drug bust. In court records detailing several of the arrests, Kevin Choute of Tallahassee is named as the head of the ring. $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. Our total of over 1,000 grams of fentanyl and methamphetamine seizedmeans over 2200 doses that were stopped from ruining lives and families, said Sheriff Marceno. "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.Now is the time to talk to your loved ones, especially children.The attorney general says cartels only care about profit and power.Staly said in Flagler, the age of overdoses range from 18 to 60. The shipping company MSC thanked federal authorities for making the bust. According to NBC Miami, the Coast Guard Cutter James dropped . Ruling is a major victory for the Italian CBD industry. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Florida Attorney. Deaths linked to cocaine abuse have been on the rise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. JUICE Florida Politics' Juicy Read 2.28.2023 Florida's War on Drugs ContinuesFentanylFrost, Scott, Wasserman SchultzMuch More Salazar, Gimenez Condemn DHS for Facility Fiasco, Cammack, Blackburn Introduce Bill to Prevent Criminals Profiting Off Border Crisis, Cammack Reiterates Republicans Won't be Cutting Social Security, Medicare, Strategic Production Act Passes Along Party Lines. Most of these suspects are gang members and contributed to violent crimes, Perez said. The Coast Guard detailed their multiple drug busts in a press release published yesterday. As agents approached Hernandez at the complex, he tried to flee the scene but was placed in custody. Melonie Holt "We cannot allow these drugs and the criminals who peddle them to poison our communities and destroy lives," DeSantis said in a statement Wednesday. Ford gave details on a significant seizure of 235,000 milligrams fentanyl that took pla 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. "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.". We will never know the lives saved through this investigation.. Your email address will not be published. So the cartels in Mexico are very good about marketing, Staly said.Dealers are also disguising the drugs to look like candy. "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. 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. According to the agency, the busts were the result of efforts from several Coast Guard vessels and crews, along with law enforcement agencies from several other countries. 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. The DEA, Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, Sarasota Police Department and Bradenton Police Department investigated this case. All told, the Coast Guard said it confiscated 19 tons of narcotics. CLAY COUNTY, Fla. The Clay County Sheriff's Office said Thursday 44 people are behind bars following a massive drug bust. The Coast Guard Cutter James crew stands aboard the cutter Oct. 28, 2019, Port Everglades, Fla. "I been to the border twice, so I saw how it's coming in. If you have any information about Berumen and if you know of his whereabouts, please call FDLE, Special Agent in Charge Eli Lawson said. Operation curbside crackdown resulted in a total of 50 arrests, with more pending, said Sheriff Carmine Marceno. Credit: Sarasota Police Department. (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. GAIL: ON WEDNESDAY, FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL ASHLEY MOODY ANNOUNCED THE ARREST OF A MASSIVE VIOLENT GANG OPERATION IN FLORIDA LINKED TO MEXICAN DRUG CARTEL. U.S. Coast Guard boarding team members climb aboard a suspected smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific in September 2019. While several arrests were made in Tallahassee, a large part of the operation ran through Gadsden County. 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. Agents seized 48 pounds of fentanyl and more than 350 pounds of methamphetamines. There were 16.5 tons of the drug found in seven shipping containers late Monday night, officials said. 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, 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 . Nearly $400 Million In Marijuana, Cocaine Seized By Coast Guard In Florida. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) crew members palletize bales of contraband on the cutters flight deck following an at-sea interdiction of a low-profile go-fast vessel during Bertholf's patrol of the Eastern Pacific Ocean, Nov. 4, 2019. Some will face prosecution at the circuit level while some are likely to face statewide prosecutors. "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. 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. BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford held a news conference about a large drug bust. 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. The illegal narcotics worth more than $1.4 billion was "the largest offload in Coast Guard history," according to a press release. The court document says that Durasevic, the crew's second mate, admitted his role in bringing the cocaine on the vessel. Get notified of our the latest cannabis news, exclusive brand deals, events updates and more! 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. 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. GAIL: DEALERS ARE ALSO DISGUISING THE DRUGS TO LOOK LIKE CANDY. All of the confiscated cocaine and marijuana came from drug busts off the Pacific Coast of the United States and countries in Central America. The confiscated drugs, and the busts they came from, were the result of an operation that reportedly lasted six to eight weeks. Authorities from other countries also spoke to the U.S. media about the busts. 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. In particular, several other countries were involved in the effort. 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.
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