Drug Bust

FBI Exposes Cartel-Trucker Drug Ring

The FBI's 'Operation Dead Hand' exposes a drug ring involving Mexican cartels, Canadian truckers, and cross-border smuggling.

Adriana Pulley Feb 2, 2024

FBI Exposes Cartel-Trucker Drug Ring — Image Source: **FBI Los Angeles/YouTube**

In the FBI's "Operation Dead Hand," 19 men were indicted in a cross-border drug ring involving the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The operation revealed a complex network of drug suppliers connected to Mexican cartels, Canadian truck drivers, and associates of the Italian Mafia in Montreal.

Operation Overview

Operation Name: Operation Dead Hand
Scope: Cross-border drug smuggling involving the U.S., Canada, and Mexico

Key Figures

Roberto Scoppa: Alleged Canadian trafficker with Mafia ties
Guramrit Sidhu: Orchestrated drug purchases and transportation

Drug Trafficking Details

Drugs Seized: Methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, heroin
Estimated Value: $16 million to $28 million
Transportation: Coordinated by truck drivers across North American borders

Source: FreightWaves

Published in: Drug Bust

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Hi! I'm Adriana and I've been working for FreightCaviar as Head Writer for a little over a year now. Some of my favorite topics to cover are FreightTech, Green Freight, and nearshoring/reshoring.

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