A 28-year-old man from Seattle, Bryce Hill, has been found guilty in a significant domestic and international drug trafficking and money laundering operation. Hill was convicted of conspiracy to traffic fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine, as part of a larger investigation involving 35 individuals linked to the Monarrez Drug Trafficking Organization.
This drug trafficking ring, which is based in Arizona, is suspected of distributing substantial quantities of illegal drugs across the United States from August 2021 until June 2023. The operation drew the attention of federal authorities, leading to an extensive investigation spearheaded by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Utilizing information obtained through a federal wiretap, agents were able to secure a search warrant for Hill’s apartment.
During the search, law enforcement agents uncovered a staggering cache of illegal substances and weapons, including:…