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Sixty-two alleged gang members from Arecibo, Puerto Rico, have been charged with drug trafficking and firearms violations following a federal grand jury indictment. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland expressed gratitude to various law enforcement agencies for their efforts in the operation, stating, "The residents of public housing projects deserve better than to be terrorized by violent drug trafficking gangs." ATF Director Steven Dettelbach emphasized the commitment of law enforcement to protect innocent residents from gun violence and drug dealing in public housing.
A special agent with the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said the US is doing what it can, along with its counterparts in the Caribbean, to bring awareness of the
A collaborative effort between the US Coast Guard and the British Royal Navy HMS Trent led to a significant interdiction in the Caribbean Sea, resulting in the seizure of 5600 pounds of cocaine. The estimated street value of the seized drugs is $4.5 million USD (approximately $9 million BZD). Two individuals from the Dominican Republic, suspected of drug smuggling, were apprehended during the operation, which took place southwest of Cabo Rojo in Puerto Rico on March 3.