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A massive crackdown on a crack and cocaine trafficking ring operating near Hendley Elementary School in Southeast Washington DC has led to the indictment of 14 defendants. The suspects, including Tevin Moody, Geraldo Landy, and Norman Moore, were arrested after law enforcement officers from the FBI, DEA, and MPD executed residential search warrants at 15 locations across DC and Maryland. The indictment alleges that the defendants distributed 280 grams or more of cocaine base and 500 grams or more of cocaine within 1,000 feet of the elementary school.
The investigation, which involved the FBI’s Safe Streets and Homeland Security task forces, aimed to dismantle a violent crew responsible for guns, drugs, and fear in neighborhoods across Southeast DC and Prince George’s County. US Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro stated that her office will continue to pursue serious sentences for defendants who treat their neighbors as exploitable prey and put the lives of community members at risk.
The defendants face charges of conspiracy to distribute crack and cocaine, with each count carrying significant prison time. The arrests and indictments are a major blow to the trafficking ring, which had been operating in the area for an unknown amount of time. The community can breathe a sigh of relief as the perpetrators are brought to justice.
The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat drug trafficking and violence in the nation’s capital. The collaboration between the FBI, DEA, and MPD demonstrates a commitment to protecting communities and holding accountable those who engage in illicit activities.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Drug Trafficking
- Defendant: cocaine trafficking
- Location: DC
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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