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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Yahoo
More than $1.3 million worth of drugs seized, 10 people arrested in multi-agency operation
COLUMBUS, Ga. () — The Muscogee County Sheriff's Office announced today their 8-month investigation into a local drug trafficking organization that led to the arrest of 10 people and the seizure of $1,391,785 worth of drugs. MCSO's Collaborative Intelligence Group, in conjunction with the MCSO Special Operations Unit, FBI, DEA, GBI, GSP, and the Lee County Sheriff's Office, investigation 'Operation Hades' led to the arrest of drug trafficking leader Archie Zanders and his co-conspirators. Zanders's drug trafficking operation was responsible for trafficking and distributing multiple kilograms of Cocaine, Methamphetamine, and Marijuana in Muscogee County, Georgia. On Monday, June 9, 2025, the Muscogee County Sheriff's Office, along with other agencies, executed 9 search warrants in Muscogee County. These search warrants resulted in the seizure of the following: -108 pounds of Marijuana, with an estimated street value of $481,810.00 -20 pounds of Cocaine, with an estimated street value of $895,300.00 -78 grams of Methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of $7,800.00 -158 Oxycodone pills, with an estimated street value of $3,950.00 -117 Ecstasy Pills, with an estimated street value of $2,925 -11 firearms, including one 9mm Glock modified to operate in a fully automatic capacity -6 seized vehicles -$106,409 in U.S. Currency The following individuals were arrested and are facing multiple charges: Archie Zanders Christopher Mabry Hakeem Zanders Kenisha Miles Jama Zanders Edward Watson III Earnstine Sumrell Henry Royal Bobby Nelson Samantha Elders Police say the case is still under investigation and additional charges and arrests may be pending. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Morocco World
29-03-2025
- Morocco World
Spain Busts Major Morocco-Linked Drug Network on Guadalquivir Route
Doha – The Spanish Civil Guard has arrested 23 members of a criminal organization known as 'El Tarta,' which was responsible for trafficking large quantities of hashish from Morocco through the Guadalquivir River. The operation, codenamed 'Insula,' resulted in the seizure of 452 kilograms of hashish and the recovery of stolen vehicles used for drug transport. Among those detained was the group's leader, known as 'El Tarta,' a notorious drug trafficker in the region. The criminal network operated primarily between the provinces of Seville and Cádiz, with a significant presence in Lebrija. During the operation, authorities conducted 20 house searches across various locations, including San Roque, Lebrija, El Palmar de Troya, Trebujena, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, and Rota. The Civil Guard also seized three high-speed boats, each equipped with 300-horsepower motors, along with 22,406 liters of gasoline, €54,840 in cash, and various electronic devices including GPS systems and satellite phones. The investigation, which began in April 2024, revealed a highly organized structure where each member had specific roles. The group maintained storage facilities for drugs and fuel supplies for their speedboats operating on the Guadalquivir River. Read also: Spanish Police Bust Network Smuggling Moroccan Migrants to Spain On the other side of the Mediterranean, Morocco has emerged as a formidable force in the fight against drug trafficking. Between 2020 and 2024, the country's security services intercepted substantial quantities of illegal substances, including 1,777 tons of cannabis resin, 1,222 tons of cannabis herb, 6.48 tons of cocaine, 38 kg of heroin, and over 8 million psychotropic tablets. In a simultaneous crackdown effort that made headlines, Spanish authorities recently uncovered a sophisticated drug trafficking tunnel connecting Ceuta to Morocco. The tunnel, discovered on February 19, measures 12 meters deep and extends at least 50 meters, featuring multiple galleries in Spanish territory. Located in Ceuta's Tarajal Industrial Park, the tunnel was found during 'Operation Hades' and is believed to have been used for hashish trafficking. This month, Morocco co-sponsored a first-of-its-kind UN resolution addressing the environmental impact of drug-related activities. The resolution, developed in collaboration with France and Brazil, was adopted during the 68th session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna. The initiative encourages member states to integrate environmental protection into their drug policies and will continue through 2029. Tags: drug traffickingSpanish Guardia Civil
