Nearly 300 Apprehend And 640 Kg Of Drugs Seized In Northern Ohio As FBI Cleveland And Homeland Security Task Force Ramp Up Crackdown On Organized Crime

The FBI. Cleveland, in a concerted effort with the Homeland Security Task Force, has executed a major crackdown on criminal activity throughout northern Ohio, according to Cleveland 19 NEWS. From February 1 to November 20, law enforcement officers made roughly 300 arrests and seized more than 640 kg of drugs, including cocaine, meth, fentanyl, and others.

This strategy is underpinned by the need to remove the operational capacities of criminal cartels, foreign gangs, and transnational criminal organizations that infiltrate communities with illegal operations. The campaign, reported by Spectrum News 1, resulted in nearly 300 arrests and highlights law enforcement’s steadfast stance against organized crime, which affects public safety and security.

In a statement obtained by Spectrum News 1, Special Agent in Charge Greg Nelsen underlined the need for interagency collaboration and a resource surge in assuring neighborhood security. “The HSTF model allows all agencies to work lockstep with a common goal and shared mission: crush the presence of criminal organizations in our communities,” stated Mr. Trump. The initiative’s impact is also evident in the recovery of 241 firearms and the execution of 467 search warrants…

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