LOUISVILLE, Ky. — U.S. Attorney Kyle Bumgarner announced Thursday that federal indictments led to the arrests of nine people on alleged drug trafficking charges.
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Nine arrests followed federal indictments tied to a Detroit–Louisville drug network, officials said
DEA and 12 partner agencies carried out coordinated raids at 10 Louisville homes
Agents seized meth, cocaine, fentanyl, 12 guns, and more than $350,000 in cash
Defendants face a minimum of 10 years in prison if convicted, with possible sentences up to life
Bumgarner said the operation took place simultaneously at 10 homes across Louisville, where federal agents seized large quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl.
“Louisville is safer because of what was taken off of our streets this past Saturday in this multi-agency, well-coordinated operation that involved federal, state, and local partners,” Bumgarner said.
He said the drug operation stretched from Detroit to Louisville and involved 13 federal and state agencies.
Federal agents also seized more than $350,000 in cash and 12 guns, five of which agents believe were stolen.
Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent Jim Scott said the investigation took years to complete.
“The seizures are significant,” Scott said. “The street value of the methamphetamine that we recovered this weekend alone is about $270,000. The fentanyl that was recovered represents about 1,250 potentially deadly doses. So let’s be clear that these actions prevented countless overdoses and saved lives.”
The ages of those arrested range from 38 to 70.
If convicted, all defendants face a minimum sentence of 10 years and could receive life in prison.
Bumgarner said that at the direction of the U.S. attorney general, indictments and prosecutions are now being handled differently.
“We will charge the most serious, readily provable offense every time, without exception to those committing crime in this town,” Bumgarner said. “I suggest you ask your buddies who have been through federal court how things are going recently. Things are different.”
Bumgarner also credited the Louisville Metro Police Department for helping reduce violent crime in the city.
He said the methods being used are producing results and helping residents feel safer.
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