A 14-month-long drug trafficking investigation has led to the arrest of 19 people, the Bonyton Beach Police Department (BBPD) announced Thursday morning.
The investigation, dubbed “Operation Trackside,” was led by the Boynton Beach Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Enforcement Group 2 in West Palm Beach and resulted in arrests throughout Palm Beach and Broward counties.
WATCH: Boynton Beach Police Chief Joe Degiulio announces “Operation Trackside” arrests
Boynton Beach Police Chief Joe Degiulio Operation Trackside
In a press conference held on Thursday, Boynton Beach Police Chief Joe Degiulio called the outcome of the investigation “significant,” having seized:
- Over 5,000 grams of narcotics, including cocaine and fentanyl
- Six handguns
- Two semi-automatic rigles
- $450,000 in cash
- 11 vehicles and one boat
“This operation marks a major victory in our fight against the deadly flow of fentanyl and cocaine into our communities,” DeGiulio said. “The success of this operation was made possible by the tireless work of our officers and the invaluable support of our neighboring agencies – we stand united in protecting our streets and saving lives.”…