drug bust
FBI Exposes Cartel-Trucker Drug Ring
Adriana Pulley · February 2, 2024 · 1 min read
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.
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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