A U.S. Border Patrol agent was among 47 defendants indicted in a major takedown of a California-based drug trafficking network with cartel ties.
Federal authorities announced a major takedown of a California-based drug trafficking network with ties to Mexico's Sinaloa cartel.
A total of 47 people were indicted for alleged involvement in the Imperial Valley-based network that distributed fentanyl and methamphetamine,Thirty-six people were placed into custody and 11 are now considered fugitives. The arrests include a U.S. Border Patrol agent, Alexander Grindley, who was allegedly involved in meth trafficking on behalf of the cartel.
Adding together Wednesday's bust and previous related efforts, authorities have seized four kilograms of fentanyl, more than 324 kilograms of meth, "significant quantities" of cocaine and heroin and 52 firearms.Sentences for the various indictments if convicted can range from 10 years to life in prison and millions of dollars in fines.41 minutes ago
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