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Oct 13, 2026 at 12:20 PM ET
More Than 20 Arrested in South Florida Drug Sting
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
More than 20 people were arrested in a multi-county operation targeting a drug trafficking ring operating in Palm Beach, Broward and St. Lucie counties, officials said. Authorities seized at least 45 kilograms of cocaine, along with oxycodone and fentanyl pills. Investigators said the group hid cocaine on freight trucks traveling from California to Florida.
WHO: More than 20 people were arrested; Ariel Fernandez-Alonso was identified by authorities as a primary supplier.
WHAT: Authorities arrested more than 20 people and seized at least 45 kilograms of cocaine in a multi-county drug trafficking investigation.
WHEN: Reported Oct 13, 2026 at 11:29 AM ET
WHERE: Palm Beach, Broward and St. Lucie counties, Florida
WHY: Officials said the arrests and seizures followed an investigation into a ring accused of moving cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine and prescription pills, including cocaine concealed on commercial freight trucks.
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