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Tampa DEA Operation Yields Significant Seizures, Arrests
A massive crackdown on Tampa’s most violent drug traffickers has resulted in dozens of arrests and significant drug seizures, announced the DEA-led joint task force today. Operation Overdrive, a 5-month concentrated law enforcement effort, aimed to bring justice to the city’s hotspots of drug-related violence and overdose deaths.
According to the DEA, the operation targeted three investigations, resulting in the seizure of 2.1 kilograms of cocaine, 4.07 kilograms of fentanyl, 3.82 kilograms of methamphetamine, .05 kilograms of oxycodone, .65 kilograms of marijuana, and .82 grams of heroin.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office, led by Roger B. Handberg, praised the hard work and dedication of its federal, state, and local law enforcement partners. “The U.S. Attorney’s Office is committed to reducing violent crime and overdose deaths in our community,” said Handberg. “That goal cannot be accomplished without the hard work and dedication of our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners.”
Miami DEA Special Agent in Charge Deanne Reuter emphasized the importance of the operation, stating, “Inherently, drug trafficking is linked to crime and violence, and no community, including Tampa, is immune. Operation Overdrive is an example of the important work we do together to keep our communities safe.”
Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw highlighted the success of the operation, saying, “The success of ‘Operation Overdrive’ is another example of the power of partnerships. By working together with our federal partners at the DEA, we were able to target the root causes of drug-related violence and overdoses in our community.”
Florida Department of Law Enforcement Tampa Bay Special Agent in Charge Mark Brutnell emphasized the threat posed by fentanyl, stating, “Fentanyl continues to be one of the top threats facing Florida and our nation and FDLE continues to tackle the issue head-on.”
The operation was led by the DEA Tampa District Office and Tampa PD, with substantial assistance from ATF Tampa, USPIS Tampa, and FDLE – Tampa Bay ROC. The USAO MDFL and SAO – 13th Judicial Circuit handled the prosecutions. As the investigation continues, the public can expect more information on the arrests and charges.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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