News (Media Awareness Project) - US FL: 1,219 Arrested In Drug Sweep |
| Title: | US FL: 1,219 Arrested In Drug Sweep |
| Published On: | 2006-08-05 |
| Source: | Ledger, The (FL) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-01-13 06:25:16 |
1,219 ARRESTED IN DRUG SWEEP
Authorities confiscated more than $7.5 million, 53 firearms and 28
cars along with a cache of illegal drugs during a 10-day multiagency
sweep across Florida in late July, the state's top enforcement
official said Friday.
A large part of the crackdown came in the Miami region where 719 of
the 1,219 arrests were made and more than $5.6 million cash was seized.
The Florida Highway Patrol, which dedicates 56 troopers to drug
interdiction, the Department of Transportation, Department of
Agriculture, along with local law enforcement agencies participated in
the raids between July 17-27.
Authorities confiscated more than $7.5 million, 53 firearms and 28
cars along with a cache of illegal drugs during a 10-day multiagency
sweep across Florida in late July, the state's top enforcement
official said Friday.
A large part of the crackdown came in the Miami region where 719 of
the 1,219 arrests were made and more than $5.6 million cash was seized.
The Florida Highway Patrol, which dedicates 56 troopers to drug
interdiction, the Department of Transportation, Department of
Agriculture, along with local law enforcement agencies participated in
the raids between July 17-27.
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