Deadly Drug Bust: Fentanyl Haul So BIG Could Wipe Out Florida, Sheriff Warns

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Sheriff Grady Judd revealed the largest fentanyl seizure in Polk County’s history: 14 kilograms confiscated from local drug traffickers. This haul, valued at $3.5 million, poses a dire threat to public safety, capable of devastating entire Florida communities.

During Friday’s news conference, Sheriff Judd expressed deep concern over the alarming prevalence of fentanyl, highlighting its surpassing of previous records. The operation resulted in four arrests, shedding light on the severity of the opioid crisis. Of particular concern were two unlawfully present individuals, sparking discussions on border security.

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The nine-month investigation exposed extensive fentanyl trafficking in Polk County, with 14 kilograms exchanged between traffickers and law enforcement. This interception prevented significant harm and emphasized the critical need to combat drug smuggling.

Sheriff Judd’s revelations ignited a national conversation about the opioid crisis, with Attorney General Ashley Moody criticizing President Biden’s border security approach. Moody stressed the urgent need for decisive action to halt the flow of deadly substances into the country.

As authorities tackle fentanyl’s impact, the Polk County seizure underscores the ongoing fight against addiction and overdose deaths, requiring relentless community safeguarding.

News conference (April 26, 2024)

Sheriff Grady is giving details about a recently completed investigation into fentanyl trafficking from Mexico into Polk County, Florida and elsewhere. Joining Sheriff Judd will be Attorney General Ashley Moody State Attorney’s Office, 10th Judicial Circuit Brian Haas, and FDLE Assistant Commissioner Lee Massie.

The operation concluded with multiple arrests and the largest seizure of fentanyl in Polk County history.

Click here to read the news release: https://tinyurl.com/y7a9ne9w

Publicado por Polk County Sheriff’s Office en Viernes, 26 de abril de 2024

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