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A major fentanyl trafficking ring was dismantled in Las Vegas, with 7 individuals charged for their roles in distributing the deadly drug. The ring, led by Adrian Ortiz Moreno, aka ‘El Apache,’ and Brenda Maria Moreno De Castro, operated from at least 2024 to August 2, 2026, putting hundreds of lives at risk. The group allegedly distributed 400 grams or more of fentanyl, a Schedule II controlled substance, in the Las Vegas area.
The complaint, filed by Homeland Security Investigations, alleges that the group was a continuing criminal enterprise, with the defendants serving as principal administrators, organizers, supervisors, or leaders. The other defendants charged include Martin Castro, Jr., David Romero Hernandez, Edgar Rosas, Juan Martinez Ramirez, and Walter Estrada Carlos.
The investigation was part of the Las Vegas Homeland Security Task Force, which aims to disrupt and dismantle networks flooding the streets with lethal drugs. According to authorities, fentanyl is a deadly poison that is devastating communities, often disguised as ordinary prescription pills, placing teenagers and young adults at risk.
The charges are a result of a joint effort by Homeland Security Investigations and other law enforcement partners, demonstrating the danger these criminal organizations pose to public safety and homeland security. The seizure of significant quantities of fentanyl, firearms, and illicit proceeds highlights the threat posed by these groups.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Drug Trafficking
- Defendant: Nevada
- Location: NV
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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