15 Suspects Arrested in Major Northwest Florida Drug Trafficking Bust Linked to Fentanyl Network

PENSACOLA, Fla. – Northwest Florida officials have arrested 15 individuals accused of operating within a large-scale drug trafficking organization responsible for distributing fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, MDMA and other narcotics across the region. The arrests follow a months-long investigation supported by Florida’s S.A.F.E. program.

Introduction

Florida law enforcement says the operation marks one of the region’s largest coordinated drug takedowns in recent years. Officials report that undercover operations, surveillance and the serving of multiple search warrants led to the dismantling of a trafficking network allegedly overseen by Michael Perry Robinson, 43, of Pensacola.

The probe resulted in major drug seizures and a lengthy list of felony charges spanning trafficking, racketeering and money laundering.

Investigation Overview

FDLE revealed that the investigation began in April 2025, when agents identified a drug trafficking group operating in Northwest Florida. According to the agency, evidence showed the network was moving significant quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other dangerous narcotics throughout the region.

A source report published through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) detailed the actions of investigators as they traced supplies, monitored communication patterns and executed undercover buys…

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