BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.—Nineteen individuals have been arrested in connection with a large-scale drug trafficking organization responsible for distributing fentanyl and cocaine across Palm Beach and Broward counties. The arrests are the culmination of “Operation Trackside,” a 14-month joint investigation led by the Boynton Beach Police Department and the DEA’s Enforcement Group 2.
The investigation, which began with a single drug complaint in July 2024, utilized 17 search warrants, leading to the simultaneous execution of 15 warrants on September 3. Law enforcement seized six handguns, two semi-automatic rifles, eleven vehicles, one boat, 5,027 grams of narcotics, and $452,026 in cash. Additional arrests are anticipated.
“This operation marks a major victory in our fight against the deadly flow of fentanyl and cocaine into our communities,” stated Boynton Beach Police Chief Joe DeGiulio. He emphasized the success of the operation was due to the “tireless work of our officers and the invaluable support of our neighboring agencies.”…