In a collaborative effort between the Pasco Sheriff’s Office and the FBI’s Tampa office, a significant drug trafficking ring spanning Pasco and Pinellas counties has been dismantled. The operation, culminating in the arrest of 12 suspects as of Wednesday morning, revealed a complex network involved in the distribution of cocaine and methamphetamine.
The investigation was triggered when the U.S. Postal Service intercepted a parcel of cocaine originating from Puerto Rico. This interception led authorities to delve deeper into the illicit activities of the drug ring. Subsequent traffic stops and undercover operations by law enforcement officers uncovered additional drug transactions, exposing the extent of the criminal network.
During the course of the investigation, more than a kilogram of methamphetamine and an equivalent amount of cocaine were seized, highlighting the scale of the operation. Furthermore, the law enforcement efforts resulted in the confiscation of several firearms, underscoring the dangerous nature of the criminal enterprise.