DEA arrests 87 cartel-connected suspects in Nebraska, Iowa and surrounding states

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — There was a significant announcement on Monday from the Omaha division of the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). After a year-long operation, the company arrested 87 folks with ties to Mexican-based drug cartels.

The Ainaloa and Jalisco cartels are accused of distributing medicine on native streets and thru social media.

In what’s referred to as Operation Final Mile, investigators labored in Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. They are saying the trouble is crucial, particular to the Sinaloa and Jalisco cartels.

“It immediately impacts all the things we see. And they’re the most important pushers of the fentanyl that is driving overdoses and drug poisonings within the nation. They’re the most important producers of methamphetamine, they usually are also trafficking in heroin, cocaine. However these cartels are ruthlessly attempting to broaden their footprint,” stated Particular Agent in Cost, DEA Omaha Division, Justin King.

Native investigators say they’ve immediately linked 26 instances to the Sinaloa and Jalisco cartels and count on extra connections as instances transfer ahead.

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