The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says it has disrupted cartel-linked drug trafficking networks operating in Athens, Georgia, following three investigations that led to the seizure of more than 200 kilogrammes of methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine, as well as the recovery of dozens of firearms. The FBI Atlanta disclosed this……
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says it has disrupted cartel-linked drug trafficking networks operating in Athens, Georgia, following three investigations that led to the seizure of more than 200 kilogrammes of methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine, as well as the recovery of dozens of firearms.
The FBI Atlanta disclosed this in a post on X, stating that two defendants had been sentenced, while a third had been federally charged in connection with the investigations.
The agency said the operations were conducted through three Homeland Security Task Force investigations in collaboration with law enforcement partners.
“More than 200 kilograms of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine seized. Dozens of firearms recovered. Two defendants sentenced, and a third federally charged,” the FBI Atlanta said.
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It added that the investigations were aimed at disrupting drug trafficking networks linked to cartels and preventing illegal drugs and suspected criminals from operating in local communities.
“Through three Homeland Security Task Force investigations, FBI Atlanta and our law enforcement partners are disrupting cartel-linked drug trafficking networks operating in Georgia and keeping dangerous drugs and criminals out of our communities,” the agency stated.
