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.

FBI Exposes Cartel-Trucker Drug Ring
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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.

Image Source: FBI Los Angeles/YouTube

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


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