Rhino
06-21-2006, 03:05 PM
Feds Bust $25 Million Heroin Ring in New York City
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
NEW YORK — U.S. and Colombian authorities have arrested 56 people they say came from all levels of a heroin-smuggling operation, from its leaders in South America to the drug dealers on New York streets.
The $25 million worth of heroin seized in the two-year case was the largest confiscation ever during an investigation of a single drug organization in New York City, said John P. Gilbride, special agent in charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration in New York.
The heroin organization "operated from the darkened jungles of Colombia to the bright lights of New York City," smuggling heroin in sandals, luggage, golf bags and furniture, Gilbride said Wednesday.
Thirty people were arrested Wednesday, including nine of the organization's leaders in Colombia, U.S. Attorney Michael Garcia said. Another 26 people had been arrested previously on indictments and criminal complaints that were initially sealed. Arrests also occurred in Florida.......http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,200466,00.html
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
NEW YORK — U.S. and Colombian authorities have arrested 56 people they say came from all levels of a heroin-smuggling operation, from its leaders in South America to the drug dealers on New York streets.
The $25 million worth of heroin seized in the two-year case was the largest confiscation ever during an investigation of a single drug organization in New York City, said John P. Gilbride, special agent in charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration in New York.
The heroin organization "operated from the darkened jungles of Colombia to the bright lights of New York City," smuggling heroin in sandals, luggage, golf bags and furniture, Gilbride said Wednesday.
Thirty people were arrested Wednesday, including nine of the organization's leaders in Colombia, U.S. Attorney Michael Garcia said. Another 26 people had been arrested previously on indictments and criminal complaints that were initially sealed. Arrests also occurred in Florida.......http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,200466,00.html