Historic Fentanyl Bust Targets Sinaloa Cartel, Seizes Millions in Drugs and Cash
In a landmark operation, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the seizure of 11.5 kilos of fentanyl, marking one of the largest drug busts in U.S. history.
Attorney General Pam Bondi revealed details of a significant law enforcement operation that resulted in the seizure of 11.5 kilograms of fentanyl, including approximately 3 million pills, marking it as one of the largest fentanyl busts in U.S. history. The operation also led to the confiscation of 35 kilos of methamphetamine, 7.5 kilos of cocaine, 4.5 kilos of heroin, $5 million in cash, and 49 firearms. Sixteen individuals, including three women, were arrested, with six of the male suspects in the U.S. illegally.
The leader of the drug trafficking network, Alberto Salazar Amaya, identified as a high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel, was apprehended in Salem, Oregon. The drugs were distributed across Albuquerque, New Mexico, Phoenix, Arizona, and Utah. During a press briefing in Washington D.C., Bondi highlighted the operation’s success as a historic victory in the fight against fentanyl and drug trafficking.
Bondi praised the DEA and other agencies involved, emphasizing the danger agents face daily. She described fentanyl as a ‘weapon of mass destruction’ and issued a stern warning to those involved in distributing the drug. Bondi stated that if convicted, the arrested individuals would face long prison sentences, possibly in high-security facilities like Alcatraz, and emphasized her commitment to not negotiating with those responsible for the deaths caused by these drugs.