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☷Six Defendants Sentenced to Federal Prison as a Result of a Joint Drug Trafficking Investigation
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ( By Press Release office)
Apr 05,2024
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In a statement today , United States Attorney Jason R . Coody announced the sentencing of six individuals involved in a drug trafficking ring in Escambia County , Florida . The arrests were the result of a collaborative effort between local , state , and federal law enforcement agencies . The defendants were found guilty of drug trafficking and firearm offenses and have received prison sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years . The successful investigation resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of drugs and firearms , highlighting the dangers of illegal substances in our communities . DEA Miami Field Division Special Agent in Charge Deanne Reuter emphasized the importance of partnerships between law enforcement agencies to combat drug distribution . Yo , I ' m Vargas , the head inspector for the U . S . Postal Inspection Service in Miami . We ' re gonna keep busting these criminal organizations , taking them down , and making sure they pay for their actions . This whole investigation was a team effort , with multiple law enforcement agencies involved . We ' re all about dismantling these high - level criminal organizations that pose a threat to the U . S . We ' re part of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces operation , which is all about disrupting and dismantling these criminal organizations . We ' re also part of Project Safe Neighborhoods , which is all about reducing violent crime and making our neighborhoods safer . As part of that , we ' re urging everyone to lock their car doors to prevent burglaries and keep guns out of the hands of criminals . The United States Attorney ' s Office for the Northern District of Florida is where I work , and we ' re dedicated to serving justice . You can find more information about us on our website . If you need to get in touch , here ' s our contact info .
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