17 Charged in LA Drug Trafficking Ring That Moved Fentanyl, Meth, and Heroin

Ten suspects are in custody but seven remain fugitives and are believed to be in Mexico.
17 Charged in LA Drug Trafficking Ring That Moved Fentanyl, Meth, and Heroin
Seized methamphetamine and fentanyl pills near Salton City, Calif., on March 11, 2022. U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Micaela Ricaforte
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Seventeen people believed to be part of a Los Angeles drug trafficking ring are facing hefty drug, money laundering and conspiracy charges.

After a two-year investigation called Operation “Smoke Jumpers,” authorities discovered that the suspected traffickers used semi-trucks hauling scrap metal to smuggle drugs inside fire extinguishers, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Micaela Ricaforte
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Micaela Ricaforte covers education in Southern California for The Epoch Times. In addition to writing, she is passionate about music, books, and coffee.
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